CVE-2025-64201 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the blubrry PowerPress Podcasting plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 11.13.12. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when a web application does not sufficiently verify that requests made to it originate from authenticated and authorized users, allowing attackers to trick logged-in users into submitting unwanted actions. In this case, an attacker can craft a malicious web page or email that, when visited or interacted with by an authenticated user of the PowerPress plugin, causes the victim's browser to send unauthorized requests to the plugin. These requests could modify podcast settings or configurations without the user's knowledge or consent. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity level, with the vector showing network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), and low impact on confidentiality (C:L), with no impact on integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N). This means the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network, requires the victim to interact with the attack vector (e.g., clicking a link), and does not require elevated privileges. The impact is limited to some confidentiality loss, such as exposure of certain information, but does not allow data modification or service disruption. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are currently provided, indicating that vendors or maintainers may still be working on a fix. The vulnerability was published on October 29, 2025, and assigned by Patchstack. Given the plugin's widespread use in podcasting websites, this vulnerability could be leveraged to alter podcast content or settings, potentially undermining trust or causing misinformation. However, the lack of integrity or availability impact limits the severity of potential damage.

For European organizations, particularly media companies, podcast producers, and content platforms using the blubrry PowerPress Podcasting plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized changes to podcast configurations or settings. While the direct impact on confidentiality is low and there is no integrity or availability compromise, unauthorized modifications could lead to misinformation, brand damage, or loss of audience trust. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to alter podcast metadata, redirect feeds, or manipulate episode content links, indirectly affecting business reputation and user experience. Since exploitation requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to target employees or administrators managing podcast content. The impact is more pronounced for organizations relying heavily on podcast distribution as a communication or marketing channel. Additionally, regulatory compliance related to data protection and content integrity could be challenged if unauthorized changes lead to misinformation or data leaks. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits after public disclosure.

European organizations should take proactive steps to mitigate this vulnerability beyond generic advice. First, monitor official blubrry channels and Patchstack for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-64201 and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is released, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting PowerPress endpoints. Review and harden user roles and permissions within WordPress to limit the number of users with podcast configuration privileges, reducing the attack surface. Enable and enforce anti-CSRF tokens in all forms and AJAX requests related to the plugin, either via plugin updates or custom development if feasible. Conduct user awareness training focusing on phishing and social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of users interacting with malicious content. Regularly audit podcast content and settings for unauthorized changes to detect exploitation early. Consider isolating podcast management interfaces behind VPNs or IP whitelisting to restrict access. Finally, maintain comprehensive backups of podcast configurations and content to enable quick restoration if unauthorized changes occur.