CVE-2025-62747 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Aum Watcharapon Featured Image Generator, affecting versions up to 1.3.3. This vulnerability arises due to incorrectly configured access control mechanisms, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. The flaw does not impact confidentiality or availability but compromises integrity by permitting unauthorized modifications or operations within the image generation functionality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), and the impact is limited to integrity (I:L) without affecting confidentiality (C:N) or availability (A:N). No patches are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers to manipulate generated images or related content, potentially undermining trust in digital assets or causing reputational damage. Since the product is used in content management workflows, unauthorized changes could propagate through websites or digital platforms, affecting end users and business operations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the integrity of digital content managed through the Featured Image Generator plugin. Unauthorized modifications could lead to the display of incorrect or malicious images, damaging brand reputation and user trust. Organizations in sectors such as media, publishing, e-commerce, and digital marketing that rely on automated image generation are particularly vulnerable. Although confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, integrity violations can have downstream effects, including misinformation or defacement. The ease of remote exploitation without authentication increases the likelihood of attacks, especially in environments where the plugin is exposed to the internet. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate future threat potential. European data protection regulations emphasize the importance of maintaining data integrity, so failure to address this vulnerability could also have compliance implications.

1. Immediately audit and restrict access controls related to the Featured Image Generator plugin to ensure only authorized users can perform sensitive actions. 2. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts targeting the plugin endpoints. 3. Monitor logs for unusual or unauthorized activity related to image generation or modification functions. 4. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 5. If patching is delayed, consider temporarily disabling or limiting the plugin’s functionality to reduce exposure. 6. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on access control mechanisms within content management systems. 7. Educate administrators and developers about the importance of proper authorization checks in plugin configurations. 8. Employ network segmentation to isolate systems running the plugin from broader enterprise networks to limit potential impact.