CVE-2025-58710 is a vulnerability identified in the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.4.0. The vulnerability is categorized as Incorrect Privilege Assignment, which means that the plugin incorrectly assigns or enforces user privileges, allowing an attacker to escalate their privileges beyond what is intended. Privilege escalation vulnerabilities typically enable attackers with limited access to gain higher-level permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative control or access to sensitive data. The vulnerability was reserved in early September 2025 and published in December 2025, but no CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The absence of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for organizations to monitor vendor communications. The plugin is used primarily in hotel and hospitality websites to list accommodations, meaning that compromised sites could expose customer data or allow attackers to manipulate listings or backend configurations. The root cause likely involves misconfigured permission checks or failure to validate user roles properly within the plugin's code. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability would not necessarily require user interaction but would need some level of access to the system, such as a low-privilege user account or the ability to submit requests to the plugin. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure privilege management in web applications and plugins, especially those handling customer-facing services in sensitive industries like hospitality.

For European organizations, particularly those in the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors that rely on the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation. This could result in attackers gaining administrative access to websites, allowing them to alter hotel listings, steal customer data, or deploy further malicious payloads such as malware or ransomware. The compromise of customer data could lead to regulatory penalties under GDPR, reputational damage, and financial losses. Additionally, attackers could disrupt business operations by defacing websites or causing service outages. Since the plugin is used in customer-facing environments, the impact extends to customer trust and business continuity. The lack of a patch at the time of publication increases the risk window for exploitation. Organizations with multi-site deployments or integrated booking systems may face amplified risks due to interconnected systems. The vulnerability also poses a risk to third-party service providers and partners relying on affected websites, potentially creating a broader supply chain security issue.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin and identify all instances running version 1.4.0 or earlier. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the plugin’s administrative functions by implementing strict role-based access controls and limiting user permissions to the minimum necessary. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin. Monitor logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts or unauthorized access patterns. Consider temporarily disabling the plugin if it is not critical to operations or replacing it with alternative solutions that do not have this vulnerability. Stay in close contact with the vendor for patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on privilege management and access control mechanisms. Educate administrators and developers about secure plugin configuration and the risks of privilege escalation. Finally, ensure backups are current and tested to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise.