CVE-2025-62965 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the wpseek Admin Management Xtended WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2.5.1. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with some level of privileges (PR:H indicates privileges required are high but not necessarily administrative) to bypass authorization checks and perform unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely (AV:N) without user interaction (UI:N), and the attack complexity is low (AC:L), meaning an attacker with the required privileges can exploit it reliably. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability (all marked high in the CVSS vector), indicating that an attacker could access sensitive data, modify or delete data, or disrupt services. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the nature of the vulnerability means it could be leveraged for privilege escalation or unauthorized administrative control within WordPress environments using this plugin. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability was published on October 27, 2025, and assigned by Patchstack. The affected product is niche but used in WordPress admin management contexts, which are critical for site security and operation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress-based websites and applications that utilize the Admin Management Xtended plugin. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized administrative access, enabling attackers to manipulate site content, access sensitive user data, inject malicious code, or disrupt website availability. This could result in data breaches, reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and operational downtime. Organizations relying on WordPress for e-commerce, government services, or critical communications are particularly vulnerable. The network-exploitable nature means attackers could attempt remote exploitation if they have or can obtain the required privileges, potentially through compromised accounts or insider threats. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits after vulnerability disclosure. The high CVSS score underscores the criticality of addressing this issue promptly to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

1. Monitor wpseek and WordPress plugin repositories closely for official patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-62965 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict access to the Admin Management Xtended plugin functionality strictly to trusted administrators with minimal necessary privileges. 3. Implement robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts to reduce the risk of privilege abuse. 4. Conduct regular audits of user privileges and remove any unnecessary high-privilege accounts to minimize the attack surface. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious administrative actions or unusual access patterns related to the plugin. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of administrative activities within WordPress to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 7. Educate administrators about the risks and signs of unauthorized access to encourage prompt reporting and response. 8. Consider isolating WordPress administrative interfaces behind VPNs or IP allowlists to limit exposure. 9. Review and harden WordPress security configurations, including plugin permissions and file system access controls, to reduce potential exploitation vectors.