CVE-2025-62138 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the CedCommerce WP Advanced PDF WordPress plugin up to version 1.1.7. This vulnerability stems from improperly implemented access control mechanisms within the plugin, allowing unauthorized users to execute actions that should be restricted. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring any authentication or user interaction, which means an attacker can leverage it over the network without prior credentials or victim involvement. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity level primarily due to the lack of confidentiality and availability impact but presence of integrity impact. Specifically, the vulnerability does not expose sensitive data or cause denial of service but can allow unauthorized modification of PDF generation or related plugin functions, potentially leading to data tampering or unauthorized document creation. No patches or fixes have been released at the time of publication, and no active exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects all installations of the WP Advanced PDF plugin up to 1.1.7, which is used to generate PDFs within WordPress environments, often in e-commerce or content management contexts. The lack of proper authorization checks indicates a design or implementation flaw in the plugin's access control logic, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass restrictions and manipulate plugin functionality.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the integrity of documents generated or managed via the WP Advanced PDF plugin. Unauthorized modification or creation of PDF documents could lead to misinformation, fraud, or compliance violations, especially in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and legal sectors. Although confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise could undermine trust in document authenticity and lead to reputational damage. Organizations relying on this plugin for invoicing, reporting, or customer communications may face operational disruptions or legal consequences if manipulated documents are accepted as valid. The remote, no-authentication exploitation vector increases the risk of automated attacks or mass scanning campaigns targeting vulnerable WordPress sites. European entities with public-facing WordPress installations using this plugin are particularly exposed. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the medium severity score indicates that timely remediation is necessary to prevent potential exploitation.

1. Immediately audit all WordPress sites for the presence of the WP Advanced PDF plugin and identify versions in use. 2. Restrict access to plugin functionality by implementing strict role-based access controls within WordPress, ensuring only trusted administrators can interact with PDF generation features. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 4. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to PDF generation or plugin API calls, looking for unauthorized access attempts. 5. Disable or remove the WP Advanced PDF plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 6. Stay alert for vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7. Consider implementing additional security controls such as multi-factor authentication for WordPress admin accounts to reduce the risk of compromise. 8. Educate site administrators about the risks of unauthorized plugin access and encourage regular security reviews. 9. For high-value targets, conduct penetration testing focused on plugin access control to identify any residual weaknesses.