CVE-2025-69025 is a vulnerability identified in the Aethonic Poptics plugin, an AI-powered popup builder widely used for lead generation, conversions, exit-intent popups, email opt-ins, and WooCommerce sales enhancement. The flaw allows unauthorized retrieval of embedded sensitive system information, exposing data that should be restricted to privileged users or system administrators. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.20. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. This means the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality only. The exposed information could include configuration details, API keys, or other sensitive data embedded within the plugin or system environment. Although the vulnerability does not directly allow code execution, privilege escalation, or denial of service, the leaked information could be leveraged by attackers to facilitate further attacks or gain deeper access. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are currently published. The vulnerability was reserved and published at the end of 2025, indicating it is a recent discovery. The plugin’s integration with WooCommerce and marketing workflows makes it a target for attackers seeking to compromise e-commerce platforms or steal customer data indirectly.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce and leveraging the Poptics plugin for marketing and lead generation, this vulnerability poses a risk of sensitive information leakage. Exposure of configuration data or embedded secrets could enable attackers to map the environment, identify further vulnerabilities, or access other systems. This could lead to indirect compromise of customer data, financial information, or business operations. While the vulnerability itself does not allow direct system compromise, the information disclosure could be a stepping stone for targeted attacks such as phishing, credential stuffing, or lateral movement within networks. Organizations in Europe with strict data protection regulations like GDPR must consider the reputational and compliance risks associated with such data exposure. The impact is heightened in sectors with high e-commerce activity, including retail, travel, and digital services, where popup builders are commonly used to drive conversions and collect user data.

Organizations should monitor for updates from Aethonic and apply patches promptly once available to remediate the vulnerability. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the Poptics plugin’s administrative interfaces and configuration files to trusted personnel only. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure of the plugin’s endpoints to internal or authenticated users. Conduct regular audits of plugin configurations and embedded data to minimize sensitive information stored within the plugin environment. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin. Additionally, monitor logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to retrieve sensitive data. Educate staff on the risks of information leakage and enforce the principle of least privilege for plugin management. Consider alternative popup solutions with a stronger security track record if immediate patching is not feasible. Finally, ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving information disclosure vulnerabilities to enable rapid containment and remediation.