CVE-2025-69364 is a vulnerability identified in the Cloudways Breeze plugin, a caching and performance optimization tool widely used in web hosting environments. The issue stems from missing authorization checks, which means that certain functionalities or data can be accessed without proper permission validation. Specifically, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, bypassing intended restrictions. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 2.2.21. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction, making it relatively easy to attempt exploitation. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), the attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no direct effect on integrity or availability. This means attackers could potentially access some sensitive information or configuration details but cannot modify data or disrupt service. No public exploits have been reported yet, and no official patches are currently linked, indicating that remediation may still be pending. The vulnerability was published on January 6, 2026, and assigned a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. The root cause is an incorrect or missing access control implementation, a common security oversight that can lead to unauthorized data exposure.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-69364 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information managed or cached by the Cloudways Breeze plugin. While the vulnerability does not allow data modification or service disruption, exposure of confidential data could lead to privacy violations, compliance issues (e.g., GDPR), and reputational damage. Organizations relying on Cloudways Breeze for website acceleration or caching may inadvertently expose internal configuration details or user data to remote attackers. This risk is particularly relevant for companies in sectors with strict data protection requirements such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the threat level, especially for publicly accessible web servers. However, the limited scope of impact (confidentiality only) and absence of known exploits reduce the immediate risk. Nonetheless, attackers could combine this vulnerability with other weaknesses to escalate attacks. European entities should consider this vulnerability a moderate risk that warrants timely mitigation to prevent potential data leaks and regulatory penalties.

1. Monitor Cloudways official channels and security advisories for patches addressing CVE-2025-69364 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict network access to the Breeze plugin’s management interfaces using firewall rules or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted sources only. 3. Implement strict access control policies at the web server and application levels to enforce authentication and authorization for all Breeze-related endpoints. 4. Conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing focusing on access control mechanisms within the Breeze plugin environment. 5. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting Breeze functionalities. 6. Review and minimize the amount of sensitive data cached or exposed through Breeze to reduce potential confidentiality impact. 7. Educate system administrators and developers about secure configuration practices to avoid similar authorization oversights. 8. Maintain comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect any unauthorized access attempts promptly. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level restrictions, configuration audits, and proactive monitoring tailored to the Breeze plugin context.