CVE-2025-62996 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the Code Amp Custom Layouts – Post + Product grids made easy plugin, which is used to facilitate the creation and management of post and product grid layouts on websites, commonly WordPress-based. The vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control security levels, allowing unauthorized users to bypass authorization checks. This can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of content layouts, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling privilege escalation within the affected website. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 1.4.12. Although no public exploits have been reported, the nature of the vulnerability suggests that an attacker with network access to the affected site could exploit it without requiring user interaction or authentication, depending on the site’s configuration. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability is newly disclosed and pending detailed scoring, but the risk is significant given the potential for unauthorized access and content manipulation. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for websites that rely heavily on this plugin for content presentation, including e-commerce platforms displaying product grids and blogs or news sites managing post layouts. The absence of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for interim mitigations. The vulnerability was reserved in late October 2025 and published in December 2025, indicating recent disclosure and the need for rapid response from affected parties.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-62996 can be substantial, especially for those operating e-commerce websites or content-heavy platforms using the Code Amp Custom Layouts plugin. Unauthorized access to layout management could allow attackers to alter product displays, inject malicious content, or expose sensitive information, undermining customer trust and potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Integrity of displayed content could be compromised, leading to misinformation or fraudulent product listings. Availability impact is likely limited but could occur if attackers disrupt layout rendering or cause site malfunctions. The exploitation ease, given missing authorization checks, increases risk, particularly for organizations with less restrictive network access controls. The reputational damage and potential regulatory penalties for data exposure or manipulation heighten the threat’s significance. Organizations relying on this plugin should consider the risk to their confidentiality and integrity posture and prioritize mitigation to prevent exploitation.

1. Immediately audit and restrict access permissions to the Code Amp Custom Layouts plugin features, ensuring only trusted administrators can modify layouts. 2. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized attempts to access or manipulate plugin endpoints. 3. Monitor website logs for unusual activity related to layout management or unauthorized access attempts. 4. Disable or remove the plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface until a patch is available. 5. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or test patches addressing the vulnerability as soon as they are released. 6. Apply principle of least privilege to all user roles interacting with the plugin to minimize potential exploitation. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on plugin-related functionalities. 8. Educate site administrators about the risk and signs of exploitation to enable rapid detection and response.