CVE-2025-64201 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the blubrry PowerPress Podcasting plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 11.13.12. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user into submitting a forged request to a web application, causing the application to perform unwanted actions on behalf of the user. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the trust a WordPress site places in the authenticated user’s browser session to manipulate podcast settings or content managed by the PowerPress plugin. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have direct access to the victim’s credentials but does require the victim to be logged into the affected WordPress site. No CVSS score is provided, and no public exploits are known at this time. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available or is pending release. The vulnerability primarily threatens the integrity of podcast content and configuration, potentially allowing unauthorized changes that could disrupt service or mislead listeners. The attack vector involves social engineering to induce the victim to visit a malicious webpage while authenticated. This vulnerability is particularly relevant to organizations that rely on WordPress and the PowerPress plugin for podcast distribution, including media companies, educational institutions, and content creators. The technical details indicate the vulnerability was reserved and published on October 29, 2025, by Patchstack, a known security entity specializing in WordPress vulnerabilities.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification of podcast content or settings, undermining the integrity and reliability of their media output. This could damage brand reputation, misinform audiences, or disrupt communication channels. Organizations in sectors such as media, education, and marketing that use PowerPress for podcasting are at risk. The attack requires the victim to be authenticated, limiting the scope to users with administrative or editorial privileges, but the impact on availability and integrity could be significant if exploited. There is no indication that confidentiality is directly compromised, but indirect effects such as misinformation or loss of trust could have broader consequences. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits after public disclosure. European organizations with less mature security practices or those that do not regularly update plugins are more vulnerable. The impact is compounded if the podcasting platform is used for critical communications or public information dissemination.

Organizations should monitor for official patches from blubrry and apply them promptly once available. In the interim, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting the PowerPress plugin endpoints. Enforce strict user role management to limit administrative access only to trusted personnel. Enable and verify the use of anti-CSRF tokens within the WordPress environment and the PowerPress plugin if configurable. Educate users with administrative privileges about the risks of CSRF and the importance of avoiding suspicious links while logged into the WordPress dashboard. Regularly audit plugin versions and update to the latest releases. Consider isolating podcast management functions to dedicated accounts with minimal privileges. Employ security plugins that enhance WordPress security posture, including CSRF protections and session management. Conduct penetration testing focused on CSRF vulnerabilities to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.