CVE-2025-68059 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.4.2. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with low privileges (PR:L - privileges required: low) to access or manipulate hotel listing data without proper authorization. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N), and the scope remains unchanged (S:U). The impact on confidentiality is high (C:H), meaning sensitive information can be disclosed, while integrity (I:L) and availability (A:L) impacts are limited but present. The plugin is typically used in WordPress environments to manage hotel listings, making it a target for attackers seeking to extract sensitive business or customer data. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's characteristics suggest it could be weaponized to leak confidential information or partially disrupt services. The lack of patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention to access control policies and monitoring for suspicious activities. The vulnerability was reserved in December 2025 and published in January 2026, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

For European organizations, especially those in the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors relying on the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive hotel data, including pricing, availability, and potentially customer information. This could result in reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and regulatory penalties under GDPR due to data breaches. The partial integrity and availability impacts could allow attackers to manipulate listings or cause minor service disruptions, affecting business operations. Given the plugin's use in WordPress environments, which are widespread in Europe, the attack surface is significant. Organizations operating online booking platforms or travel agencies using this plugin are at heightened risk. The vulnerability's remote exploitability and lack of required user interaction increase the likelihood of automated attacks or scanning by threat actors. Consequently, the threat could facilitate competitive intelligence gathering or targeted attacks against European hospitality businesses.

Immediate mitigation steps include auditing and tightening access control configurations within the Hotel Listing plugin to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive functionalities. Organizations should restrict plugin usage to trusted administrators and authenticated users with appropriate privileges. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns or privilege escalations related to the plugin is critical. Since no official patches are currently available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin or limiting its exposure to the internet until a patch is released. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts targeting the plugin's endpoints. Additionally, conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on access control mechanisms in WordPress plugins. Once a patch is released by e-plugins, prioritize its deployment in all affected environments. Finally, educate staff about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce the principle of least privilege across all systems.