Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress WP Easy Contact plugin through version 4.0.1. The sources describe unsafe deserialization that can allow PHP object injection. If a vulnerable site has a usable gadget chain, impact can include confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. The CVSS score is 8.1, but exploitation complexity is high.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress estates, especially public websites. The risk is serious because compromise could affect data and service availability, but current sources do not prove active exploitation or identify a published fix.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53572 is CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data in emarket-design WP Easy Contact. The CVSS vector is network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high impact, and high attack complexity. The provided sources do not name a fixed version, exploit chain, or required PHP gadget chain.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with WP Easy Contact installed at version 4.0.1 or earlier. The source bundle has some affected-version metadata inconsistency, but the title and description identify versions through 4.0.1.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation is plausible remotely without authentication, but high complexity suggests attackers may need a compatible object chain or application-specific conditions.
Researcher notes
The public details are sparse. Validate affected status directly on deployed plugin versions and monitor Patchstack or CVE updates. Do not assume exploitability without confirming local code paths and available gadget chains. Note the bundle’s affected array is less clear than the vulnerability title and description.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Easy Contact and record exact plugin versions.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove WP Easy Contact where not business-critical until guidance is confirmed.
- Prioritize internet-facing and high-value WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Easy Contact is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify plugin version is greater than 4.0.1 or otherwise vendor-cleared.
- Review vulnerability scanner results against CVE-2025-53572 and Patchstack entry.
- Check WordPress and web logs for unusual unauthenticated plugin-related activity.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.