CVE-2025-62992 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Everest Backup plugin developed by Everest themes, affecting all versions up to 2.3.9. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to induce authenticated users to perform unwanted actions on a web application without their consent. In this case, the vulnerability enables path traversal attacks, which can allow attackers to access or manipulate files outside the intended directories by exploiting the backup functionality. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have prior authentication (PR:N), but it does require user interaction (UI:R), such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted webpage. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), meaning it can be exploited remotely over the internet. The CVSS vector indicates a high confidentiality impact (C:H), no impact on integrity (I:N), and no impact on availability (A:N). This suggests that sensitive data could be exposed without altering or disrupting the system. The vulnerability was reserved on 2025-10-24 and published on 2025-12-31, with no patches or known exploits currently available. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352, which corresponds to CSRF. Given the plugin's role in backing up website data, exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to backup files or configuration data, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive backup data, which may include customer information, configuration files, or proprietary content. Since the vulnerability allows path traversal via CSRF, attackers could access files outside the intended backup scope, increasing the risk of data leakage. Organizations relying on Everest Backup for WordPress site backups could face confidentiality breaches without any disruption to service or data integrity. This could lead to compliance issues under GDPR due to unauthorized data exposure. Additionally, attackers could leverage exposed backup data to plan further targeted attacks, such as credential theft or privilege escalation. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to exploit this vulnerability. The absence of patches increases the window of exposure, and the medium severity rating indicates a moderate but significant threat that should be addressed promptly to prevent data breaches.

1. Immediately restrict access to the Everest Backup plugin interface to trusted administrators only, using IP whitelisting or VPN access where possible. 2. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting backup-related endpoints. 3. Employ anti-CSRF tokens in all forms and requests related to backup operations to ensure requests are legitimate. 4. Educate users and administrators about phishing risks and the importance of not clicking on suspicious links, especially when logged into administrative accounts. 5. Regularly monitor web server logs for unusual or repeated requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. 6. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling the backup plugin or replacing it with a more secure alternative. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on backup and file management functionalities. 8. Ensure backups are encrypted and stored securely to minimize damage if accessed. 9. Keep WordPress core and all plugins updated to reduce the attack surface. 10. Follow vendor communications closely for patch releases and apply them promptly once available.