CVE-2025-68014 identifies a vulnerability in the Awethemes AweBooking WordPress plugin, specifically versions up to 3.2.26. The issue is classified under CWE-201, which involves the insertion of sensitive information into data sent over the network, allowing unauthorized retrieval of embedded sensitive data. This vulnerability enables an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to remotely access sensitive information transmitted by the plugin without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), meaning exploitation can occur remotely over the internet or internal networks. The vulnerability does not affect the integrity or availability of the system but compromises confidentiality by exposing sensitive data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability likely arises from improper handling or leakage of sensitive data within the plugin’s communication processes, such as booking details or user information embedded in requests or responses. Organizations using AweBooking for managing reservations or bookings on WordPress sites are at risk of data leakage if the vulnerability is exploited.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential exposure of sensitive customer or business data handled by the AweBooking plugin. This could include personally identifiable information (PII), booking details, or internal operational data. Such data leakage can lead to privacy violations under GDPR, reputational damage, and potential regulatory penalties. Since the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, operational disruptions are unlikely. However, the confidentiality breach could facilitate further targeted attacks or social engineering campaigns. Organizations in sectors relying heavily on online booking systems, such as hospitality, travel, and event management, are particularly vulnerable. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate risk, but the ease of exploitation without user interaction increases the urgency for mitigation. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense.

1. Monitor Awethemes official channels for security updates and apply patches promptly once released to address CVE-2025-68014. 2. Until patches are available, restrict network access to the AweBooking plugin endpoints by implementing firewall rules or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted users only. 3. Conduct a thorough audit of the data transmitted by the plugin to identify and minimize sensitive information exposure. 4. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin. 5. Review and tighten user privilege assignments within WordPress to ensure only necessary users have access to the plugin’s functionalities. 6. Employ network segmentation to isolate systems running AweBooking from critical infrastructure. 7. Regularly monitor logs for unusual access patterns or data exfiltration attempts related to the plugin. 8. Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response and mitigation readiness.