CVE-2025-69028 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the BoldGrid weForms WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.6.25. The core issue stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is network exploitable (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), and no privileges or user interaction are required (PR:N/UI:N). The impact is limited to integrity (I:L), meaning attackers can potentially alter or manipulate data or configurations within the plugin or associated forms, but confidentiality and availability remain unaffected. This could lead to unauthorized changes in form data, submission handling, or plugin settings, potentially undermining trust in data collected via forms or enabling further attack vectors. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability was reserved and published at the end of 2025, indicating a recent discovery. The lack of authentication requirements and network accessibility make this vulnerability a moderate risk, especially for websites relying heavily on weForms for critical data collection or workflow automation. Organizations using this plugin should assess their exposure, especially if they have not updated to versions beyond 1.6.25 or applied any interim mitigations.

For European organizations, the impact primarily concerns the integrity of data collected and managed through BoldGrid weForms. Unauthorized modification of form data or plugin settings can disrupt business processes, lead to inaccurate data-driven decisions, or facilitate further attacks such as phishing or social engineering by manipulating form outputs. While confidentiality and availability are not directly compromised, the loss of data integrity can erode trust with customers and partners, potentially causing reputational damage. Organizations in sectors relying on accurate form submissions—such as finance, healthcare, legal, and public services—may experience operational disruptions or compliance issues if data integrity is compromised. Given the medium CVSS score and the lack of authentication requirements, attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely with relative ease, increasing the risk of widespread impact if exploited at scale. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate risk, but proactive mitigation is essential to prevent future exploitation.

1. Monitor BoldGrid and WordPress plugin repositories for official patches addressing CVE-2025-69028 and apply them promptly once released. 2. Until patches are available, review and tighten access control configurations within the weForms plugin and WordPress environment to restrict unauthorized access. 3. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting weForms endpoints. 4. Conduct thorough audits of form data and plugin settings for unauthorized changes or anomalies. 5. Limit exposure by restricting network access to administrative interfaces and sensitive endpoints related to weForms. 6. Educate site administrators on the risks of missing authorization vulnerabilities and encourage regular plugin updates. 7. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) and logging to identify potential exploitation attempts. 8. Consider temporary disabling of the weForms plugin if it is not critical to operations until a patch is applied.