CVE-2025-62973 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms, a WordPress plugin designed to facilitate form creation and management. The vulnerability arises because certain functionalities within BuddyForms are not properly constrained by Access Control Lists (ACLs), allowing unauthorized users to invoke actions or access features that should be restricted. This can lead to unauthorized data manipulation, exposure, or disruption of form-related processes. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 2.9.0, with no specific version range provided. The issue was reserved and published in late October 2025, but no CVSS score or public exploit has been reported yet. The lack of proper authorization checks means that an attacker does not need to authenticate or have elevated privileges to exploit the flaw, increasing the risk profile. Since BuddyForms is a plugin integrated into WordPress, the vulnerability impacts the security posture of websites using this plugin, potentially allowing attackers to bypass intended access controls and perform unauthorized operations. The absence of patches or mitigation details in the provided data suggests that organizations must proactively monitor and prepare to apply fixes once available.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for those relying on BuddyForms for critical web forms, data collection, or workflow automation. Unauthorized access to form functionalities could lead to data integrity issues, unauthorized data disclosure, or disruption of business processes. This could affect customer data, internal workflows, or even lead to privilege escalation if combined with other vulnerabilities. Given the widespread use of WordPress across Europe and the popularity of BuddyForms as a form plugin, many organizations could be exposed. The impact is heightened for sectors handling sensitive information such as finance, healthcare, and government services. Additionally, exploitation could facilitate further attacks like phishing, data exfiltration, or website defacement, undermining trust and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR.

Organizations should immediately inventory their WordPress environments to identify installations of BuddyForms and verify the plugin version. Until a patch is released, restrict access to BuddyForms functionalities by limiting user roles and permissions, employing web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting BuddyForms endpoints, and monitoring logs for unusual activity related to form submissions or plugin functions. Implement strict access controls at the WordPress level, ensuring only trusted users can interact with form management features. Regularly update BuddyForms to the latest version as soon as a security patch addressing this vulnerability is available. Additionally, consider isolating critical web applications and employing intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect exploitation attempts. Educate administrators about the risk and encourage prompt action to reduce exposure.