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. This vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels within the plugin, which allows users with limited privileges (low-level authenticated users) to bypass intended authorization checks. As a result, these users may gain unauthorized access to certain data or functionalities that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, but it does require the attacker to have at least some level of authenticated access (PR:L). The CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) reflects that the impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L), with no impact on integrity or availability. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the vulnerability affects only the vulnerable component without impacting other system components. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date. The vulnerability affects organizations using Easy Property Listings to manage real estate listings on WordPress sites, potentially exposing sensitive property data or user information. Since the plugin is widely used in real estate sectors, improper access control could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or privacy violations. The vulnerability was reserved in late October 2025 and published in mid-December 2025, but no official patches or mitigations have been linked yet.

For European organizations, especially those in the real estate sector relying on Easy Property Listings, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive property listings or client information. While the impact is limited to confidentiality, exposure of such data could damage reputation, violate data protection regulations like GDPR, and result in loss of customer trust. Since the vulnerability requires low-level authenticated access, insider threats or compromised low-privilege accounts could exploit it. The absence of impact on integrity or availability reduces the risk of data tampering or service disruption, but unauthorized data access remains a significant concern. Organizations operating in countries with large real estate markets and high WordPress adoption may face higher risk. Additionally, regulatory scrutiny in Europe on data privacy increases the potential legal and compliance consequences of such data exposure.

Organizations should immediately audit and review access control configurations within the Easy Property Listings plugin to ensure that security levels are correctly enforced. Until an official patch is released, restrict plugin access to trusted users only and minimize the number of accounts with authenticated access. Implement strict role-based access controls in WordPress to limit user privileges. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or privilege escalations related to the plugin. Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the plugin if sensitive data exposure risk is unacceptable. Stay updated with vendor announcements and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, conduct regular security assessments of WordPress plugins and maintain a robust vulnerability management program. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints.