CVE-2025-64249 is a vulnerability identified in the Protect WP Admin plugin developed by WP-EXPERTS.IN, which is designed to protect WordPress administrative interfaces. The flaw arises from missing authorization controls, meaning the plugin fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before granting access to protected admin functions. This is due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker remotely over the network without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.8, reflecting a medium severity level, with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and low impact on confidentiality and integrity (C:L/I:L) with no impact on availability (A:N). Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, potentially leading to information disclosure or limited integrity violations. The lack of published patches necessitates immediate risk mitigation by affected organizations. Given the plugin’s role in securing WordPress admin areas, exploitation could undermine the security posture of websites relying on it, especially those with sensitive or critical data.

For European organizations, the vulnerability poses a risk primarily to WordPress-based websites that utilize the Protect WP Admin plugin. Unauthorized access to admin functions could lead to exposure of sensitive configuration data or limited unauthorized changes, potentially compromising website integrity and confidentiality. While the direct impact on availability is minimal, the breach of admin controls could facilitate further attacks or data leaks. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, media, and finance that rely heavily on WordPress for public-facing or internal sites may face reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny if exploited. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate risk, but the ease of remote exploitation without authentication increases the urgency for mitigation. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate threat but does not eliminate the risk of future attacks.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress environments to identify installations of the Protect WP Admin plugin, especially versions up to 4.1. Until an official patch is released, practical mitigations include restricting access to the WordPress admin interface and related plugin endpoints by IP address or VPN, implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts, and monitoring logs for suspicious activity targeting admin URLs. Additionally, organizations should enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admin accounts to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Regular backups and incident response plans should be updated to handle potential exploitation scenarios. Once patches become available, prompt application is critical. Engaging with the plugin vendor or security communities for updates and advisories is also recommended.