CVE-2025-69186 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the e-plugins Hospital Doctor Directory software, specifically in versions up to and including 1.3.9. The vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which fail to properly restrict access to sensitive functionalities or data within the hospital doctor directory system. This misconfiguration allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks without requiring any authentication or user interaction, enabling them to access, modify, or disrupt data and services. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and no privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N), making it relatively easy to exploit. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as attackers could potentially view sensitive doctor or patient information, alter directory data, or cause denial of service conditions. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the high CVSS score of 7.3 reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability. The Hospital Doctor Directory is typically used by healthcare providers to manage and display doctor information, making the data involved highly sensitive and critical for healthcare operations. The vulnerability was published on January 22, 2026, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet, indicating that organizations must proactively assess and mitigate the risk. The vulnerability was assigned by Patchstack and is currently in a published state, emphasizing the need for immediate attention from affected parties.

For European organizations, especially those in the healthcare sector, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Unauthorized access to hospital doctor directory data can lead to exposure of sensitive personal and professional information, violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Integrity compromise could result in inaccurate or maliciously altered doctor information, potentially impacting patient care and trust. Availability impacts could disrupt hospital directory services, affecting operational efficiency. The healthcare sector is a critical infrastructure in Europe, and any compromise could have cascading effects on patient safety and organizational reputation. Additionally, regulatory non-compliance due to data breaches could result in significant fines and legal consequences. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the threat level, making it attractive for attackers aiming to gather intelligence, conduct espionage, or prepare for further attacks. European healthcare providers using the affected plugin must consider this vulnerability a high priority due to the sensitivity of the data and the critical nature of healthcare services.

Organizations should immediately audit their Hospital Doctor Directory installations to identify affected versions (<=1.3.9). Since no official patches are currently available, administrators must implement strict access control measures at the network and application layers, such as IP whitelisting, VPN access restrictions, and web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to block unauthorized requests targeting the directory. Conduct thorough reviews and hardening of access control configurations within the application to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized data queries. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or request timely patches or updates. Consider isolating the affected system from public internet exposure until a fix is deployed. Additionally, implement data encryption at rest and in transit to reduce data exposure risks. Regularly train staff on security best practices and incident response procedures specific to healthcare data breaches. Finally, prepare an incident response plan tailored to potential exploitation scenarios of this vulnerability.