CVE-2025-64263 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the WP Content Pilot plugin developed by PluginEver, affecting all versions up to and including 2.1.7. The flaw arises from improperly configured access control security levels within the plugin, which is designed to automate content posting on WordPress sites. Specifically, the vulnerability allows an attacker with at least low-level privileges (PR:L) to bypass authorization checks and perform actions they should not be permitted to execute. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requiring no user interaction (UI:N), and the scope remains unchanged (S:U). The impact primarily affects confidentiality and integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized access to content or modification thereof, but does not affect availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium severity level. No public exploits or patches are currently available, and the vulnerability was reserved on 2025-10-29 and published on 2025-11-13. The plugin’s role in content automation means exploitation could lead to unauthorized content injection, data leakage, or manipulation of published materials, which could undermine website trustworthiness and data integrity.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk, especially for those relying on WP Content Pilot for automated content management on WordPress platforms. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized content posting or modification, potentially damaging brand reputation, misleading users, or exposing sensitive information. Since the vulnerability requires at least low-level privileges, attackers might leverage compromised or weak user accounts to escalate their capabilities. The integrity of published content could be compromised, affecting marketing, communications, or customer trust. Although availability is not impacted, the confidentiality breach could expose internal content strategies or user data. Organizations in sectors with high reliance on web content automation, such as media, e-commerce, and digital marketing agencies, are particularly vulnerable. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability becomes widely known.

European organizations should proactively monitor their WordPress installations for the presence of WP Content Pilot plugin versions up to 2.1.7 and plan to update to patched versions as soon as they become available. In the interim, restrict plugin access to trusted users with minimal necessary privileges to reduce exploitation risk. Conduct thorough audits of user roles and permissions to ensure no excessive privileges are granted. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. Regularly review logs for unauthorized access attempts or unusual content changes. Consider temporarily disabling the plugin if it is not critical to operations until a patch is released. Additionally, educate administrators about the risks of privilege escalation and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to prevent account compromise.