CVE-2025-64247 is a vulnerability identified in the edmon.parker Read More & Accordion plugin, specifically versions up to 3.5.4.1. The root cause is missing authorization checks, meaning that the plugin fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before allowing access to certain functionalities or content expansions. This misconfiguration in access control security levels enables an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to remotely exploit the vulnerability without requiring any user interaction (UI:N). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), making it possible to exploit over the internet or internal networks. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (C:H) by potentially exposing sensitive content that should be restricted, but it does not affect integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N) of the system. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), indicating the exploit affects only the vulnerable component without extending to other system parts. Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the medium CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a significant risk, especially for websites relying on this plugin for content presentation. The lack of a published patch means organizations must rely on interim mitigations and monitoring. The vulnerability highlights the importance of enforcing proper authorization checks in web application components to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-64247 is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or restricted content managed via the Read More & Accordion plugin. This could lead to information leakage, reputational damage, and potential compliance violations under regulations such as GDPR if personal or confidential data is exposed. Since the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, operational disruption is unlikely. However, attackers exploiting this flaw could gain insights into internal content structures or confidential information, which might be leveraged for further attacks or social engineering. Organizations in sectors with high regulatory scrutiny, such as finance, healthcare, and government, face increased risk. The remote exploitation capability and lack of user interaction requirement make this vulnerability easier to exploit, increasing its threat level. European companies using WordPress or similar CMS platforms with this plugin should prioritize assessment and mitigation to avoid data breaches.

1. Immediately audit all instances of the edmon.parker Read More & Accordion plugin to identify affected versions (<= 3.5.4.1). 2. Until an official patch is released, restrict access to the plugin’s functionalities by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthorized requests targeting the vulnerable endpoints. 3. Enforce strict role-based access controls (RBAC) within the CMS to limit plugin usage to trusted administrators only. 4. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to exploit the plugin’s features. 5. Consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin if it is not critical to operations. 6. Stay updated with vendor announcements and apply patches promptly once available. 7. Conduct penetration testing focused on access control mechanisms to identify similar weaknesses in other plugins or components. 8. Educate development and security teams about the importance of authorization checks in plugin development and deployment.