CVE-2025-62882 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin developed by Craig Hewitt, affecting all versions up to and including 3.13.0. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with low privileges (PR:L) to access certain functionalities or data that should be restricted. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requiring no user interaction (UI:N), and the scope remains unchanged (S:U). The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity, primarily due to limited confidentiality impact (C:L) and no impact on integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N). The flaw could allow unauthorized disclosure of podcast-related data or metadata, potentially exposing sensitive information such as unpublished episodes or user details. Since the vulnerability does not require elevated privileges beyond low-level access, it could be exploited by authenticated users with minimal permissions. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no official patches have been linked at the time of publication. The vulnerability was reserved and published in late October 2025, indicating recent discovery. The plugin is widely used in WordPress environments for podcast management, making it a relevant concern for organizations relying on this software for content distribution.

For European organizations, particularly media companies, broadcasters, and content creators using the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data exposure. Confidentiality could be compromised if attackers access unpublished or sensitive podcast content, user information, or configuration details. While the impact on integrity and availability is negligible, the exposure of confidential data could lead to reputational damage, loss of competitive advantage, or privacy violations under GDPR. The risk is heightened in organizations with multiple users having low-level access to WordPress dashboards, as attackers could leverage these accounts to exploit the vulnerability. Given the plugin's popularity in WordPress-based podcasting solutions, organizations in Europe with active digital media presence are potential targets. However, the absence of known exploits and the medium severity score suggest the threat is moderate but should not be ignored.

1. Monitor official plugin channels and security advisories for the release of a patch addressing CVE-2025-62882 and apply it immediately upon availability. 2. In the interim, restrict WordPress user roles and permissions to the minimum necessary, especially limiting access to podcasting plugin features to trusted administrators. 3. Conduct an audit of current access control settings within WordPress to ensure no excessive privileges are granted that could be exploited. 4. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the podcasting plugin endpoints. 5. Regularly review WordPress logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to access restricted podcasting data. 6. Educate content management teams about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce strong authentication mechanisms for WordPress accounts. 7. Consider isolating podcasting services or using separate WordPress instances to limit the blast radius of potential exploitation.