CVE-2025-68589 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the WP Socio WP Telegram Widget and Join Link WordPress plugin, versions up to and including 2.2.11. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing attackers with low privileges to bypass authorization checks and perform unauthorized actions within the plugin’s functionality. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, making it a significant risk for websites using this plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 indicates high severity, with the vector showing network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality (C:H) and integrity (I:H), but no impact on availability (A:N). The flaw could allow attackers to manipulate Telegram widget settings or join links, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks such as phishing or site defacement. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability’s nature suggests it could be weaponized once details become widespread. The vulnerability was published on December 24, 2025, by Patchstack, with no known exploits in the wild at the time. Organizations using this plugin should consider it a critical risk due to the potential for unauthorized data access and integrity violations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant threat to the confidentiality and integrity of WordPress sites that utilize the WP Socio WP Telegram Widget and Join Link plugin. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information embedded in Telegram widgets or manipulation of join links, potentially facilitating social engineering or phishing campaigns targeting employees or customers. The integrity of website content and configurations could be compromised, damaging organizational reputation and trust. Given the plugin’s role in integrating Telegram communication channels, attackers might leverage this access to intercept or redirect communications, impacting operational security. The absence of availability impact reduces the risk of denial-of-service, but the high confidentiality and integrity impacts warrant urgent attention. European entities with public-facing websites or customer portals using this plugin are particularly vulnerable, as attackers can exploit the flaw remotely without user interaction. This could affect sectors such as e-commerce, media, and public services that rely on WordPress and Telegram integration for user engagement and communication.

1. Monitor the WP Socio plugin repository and vendor announcements closely for official patches addressing CVE-2025-68589 and apply updates immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict access to WordPress administrative interfaces and plugin management to trusted personnel only, using strong authentication and role-based access controls. 3. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the Telegram widget endpoints. 4. Conduct regular audits of WordPress user privileges to ensure no unnecessary low-privilege accounts can exploit the vulnerability. 5. Disable or remove the WP Telegram Widget and Join Link plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 6. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to Telegram widget configurations or join link modifications. 7. Educate site administrators about the risks of unauthorized plugin access and encourage prompt reporting of anomalies. 8. Consider network segmentation to isolate WordPress servers from sensitive backend systems to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.