CVE-2025-62919 identifies a critical security flaw in the themeshopy TS Demo Importer plugin, versions up to and including 0.1.2. The vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, meaning that the plugin does not properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before allowing access to certain functions. This incorrect access control allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform actions that should be restricted, such as importing demo content or modifying site data, without any authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 reflects the high impact on integrity and availability, with an attack vector over the network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no known exploits are currently documented in the wild, the vulnerability’s nature makes it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise WordPress sites using this plugin. The lack of a patch at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to implement interim mitigations. The TS Demo Importer plugin is commonly used to import demo content into WordPress themes, often in e-commerce or corporate websites, making the potential impact significant if exploited.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of website content, defacement, or disruption of services, severely impacting business operations and reputation. Integrity loss could result in malicious content injection or data corruption, while availability impacts could cause downtime or denial of service. Organizations relying on WordPress themes that include the TS Demo Importer plugin are at particular risk. Given the plugin’s role in demo content importation, attackers could manipulate site configurations or inject malicious payloads, potentially leading to further compromise of backend systems or customer data exposure. The absence of required authentication and user interaction lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing the likelihood of attacks. This is especially critical for sectors such as e-commerce, media, and public services in Europe, where website integrity and availability are paramount.

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict access controls on the TS Demo Importer plugin endpoints, such as IP whitelisting or web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized requests. Disabling or uninstalling the plugin if it is not essential can eliminate the attack surface. Monitoring web server logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts targeting the plugin’s functionality is critical for early detection. Organizations should also review and restrict user permissions within WordPress to minimize potential damage. Applying principle of least privilege to all users and services interacting with the plugin is recommended. Once a patch becomes available, immediate testing and deployment are essential. Additionally, maintaining regular backups of website data and configurations will aid in recovery if exploitation occurs.