CVE-2025-64242 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Easy Property Listings WordPress plugin developed by Merv Barrett, affecting all versions up to and including 3.5.15. The vulnerability stems from improperly configured access control security levels within the plugin, which fail to correctly enforce authorization checks on certain operations or data access. This misconfiguration allows attackers, potentially unauthenticated or with limited privileges, to bypass intended restrictions and perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive information related to property listings. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild, the nature of the vulnerability suggests that exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or manipulation of listings, undermining the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems. The plugin is widely used by real estate agencies and property listing websites, many of which operate in Europe. The absence of a CVSS score indicates the vulnerability is newly disclosed and pending detailed assessment. The vulnerability was reserved in late October 2025 and published in mid-December 2025, with no patches currently linked, emphasizing the need for immediate attention from users of the plugin. The lack of authentication requirements for exploitation increases the risk, as attackers do not need valid credentials to exploit the flaw. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper access control implementation in web applications, especially those handling sensitive business data such as property listings.

For European organizations, especially real estate agencies and property listing platforms using the Easy Property Listings plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Unauthorized access could lead to exposure of sensitive client and property data, manipulation of listings, or unauthorized changes that could damage business reputation and client trust. The breach of confidentiality could violate GDPR regulations, leading to legal and financial penalties. Integrity compromises could result in fraudulent listings or misinformation, impacting business operations and customer decisions. Availability impact is less direct but could occur if attackers disrupt listing functionalities. The risk is heightened in countries with large real estate markets and high adoption of WordPress-based solutions. The absence of known exploits provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the ease of exploitation without authentication means attackers could quickly leverage this vulnerability if left unaddressed.

1. Monitor official channels for patches or updates from Merv Barrett and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict access to the Easy Property Listings plugin functionalities by limiting user roles and permissions strictly to trusted administrators. 3. Conduct a thorough audit of access control configurations within the plugin and the broader WordPress environment to identify and remediate any misconfigurations. 4. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 5. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of plugin-related activities to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 6. Educate site administrators on the risks of this vulnerability and the importance of minimizing plugin exposure. 7. Consider temporary disabling the plugin if it is not critical to operations until a secure version is available. 8. Review GDPR compliance measures to ensure readiness for potential data breach notifications if exploitation occurs.