CVE-2025-64369 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the codepeople Contact Form Email plugin, specifically affecting versions up to 1.3.58. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which fail to properly restrict access to the contact form email functionality. This allows an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to remotely exploit the flaw without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and no impact on integrity or availability, but a high impact on confidentiality (C:H). Essentially, an attacker can access sensitive information submitted through contact forms without proper authorization, leading to potential data leakage. The vulnerability is present in a widely used WordPress plugin that facilitates contact form email functionality, making it relevant for many websites relying on this plugin for customer communication. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the vulnerability's nature and ease of exploitation make it a significant risk. The lack of patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate attention to access controls and user privilege management to mitigate exposure.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information collected via contact forms, such as personal data, inquiries, or business communications. This can lead to breaches of data protection regulations like GDPR, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Organizations in sectors with high customer interaction through websites—such as e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and public services—are particularly vulnerable. The confidentiality impact could facilitate further targeted attacks or social engineering campaigns. Since the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, the primary concern remains data privacy. The ease of exploitation over the network without user interaction increases the likelihood of automated scanning and exploitation attempts, especially if the plugin is widely deployed without proper access restrictions.

1. Monitor the vendor’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-64369 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict access to the Contact Form Email plugin’s administrative and configuration interfaces to trusted users only, using IP whitelisting or VPN access controls. 3. Review and tighten user privileges in WordPress to ensure only necessary users have access to plugin settings or contact form data. 4. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the contact form endpoints. 5. Conduct regular audits of contact form submissions and access logs to identify unusual access patterns or data exfiltration attempts. 6. Educate site administrators about the risks of misconfigured access controls and the importance of timely patching. 7. Consider alternative contact form plugins with robust security if immediate patching is not feasible.