CVE-2025-63047 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the ListingPro plugin developed by CridioStudio, affecting all versions up to and including 2.9.9. The vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which means that certain functions or data that should be restricted to authorized users can be accessed without proper permission checks. This type of vulnerability typically allows attackers to bypass authentication or authorization mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized viewing, modification, or deletion of sensitive data or administrative functions. ListingPro is a WordPress plugin widely used for creating directory and listing websites, which often contain sensitive business or personal information. The absence of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability has not yet been fully assessed in terms of impact and exploitability, and no patches or exploits are currently publicly known. However, the nature of missing authorization issues generally implies a significant risk because they can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability was reserved in October 2025 and published in December 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. Organizations using ListingPro should consider this a critical security issue due to the potential for unauthorized access to protected resources within their websites.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability could be substantial, especially for those relying on ListingPro for business directories, event listings, or service portals. Unauthorized access could lead to exposure of sensitive customer or business data, manipulation of listings, or unauthorized administrative actions, undermining trust and potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. The availability of directory services could also be affected if attackers modify or delete listings, impacting business operations and user experience. Given the plugin’s integration with WordPress, a widely used CMS in Europe, the attack surface is significant. Organizations in sectors such as tourism, local business services, real estate, and event management are particularly at risk. Additionally, unauthorized access could facilitate further attacks, such as phishing or social engineering, leveraging the compromised listings or data. The absence of known exploits provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the risk remains high due to the ease of exploitation and the critical nature of access control failures.

1. Immediately audit all installations of ListingPro to identify affected versions (<= 2.9.9). 2. Monitor official CridioStudio channels and Patchstack for security patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-63047 and apply them promptly once available. 3. Until patches are released, implement strict web application firewall (WAF) rules to restrict access to sensitive ListingPro endpoints and functions, especially those requiring authorization. 4. Review and tighten WordPress user roles and permissions to minimize exposure of administrative or sensitive functions. 5. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on access control mechanisms within ListingPro. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of ListingPro-related activities to detect unauthorized access attempts early. 7. Educate site administrators on the risks of missing authorization vulnerabilities and best practices for plugin management and updates. 8. Consider temporary disabling or replacing ListingPro with alternative directory solutions if immediate patching is not feasible and the risk is unacceptable.