CVE-2025-66088 in PropertyHive Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/18/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Property Hive PropertyHive propertyhive allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PropertyHive: from n/a through <= 2.1.12.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-66088 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the PropertyHive property management system that exposes organizations to significant security risks. This weakness resides in the access control mechanisms that govern user permissions and system resource access, allowing unauthorized individuals to exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability specifically impacts PropertyHive versions ranging from the initial release through version 2.1.12, indicating a prolonged period during which the system was susceptible to exploitation. The issue stems from inadequate validation of user privileges and roles, creating pathways for malicious actors to bypass intended security controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive property data and system functionalities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through insufficient authorization checks that should normally verify user credentials and permissions before granting access to specific system components. When access control security levels are improperly configured, the system fails to properly authenticate and authorize users based on their designated roles and privileges. This misconfiguration creates a scenario where any authenticated user might be able to access restricted areas of the property management system, including property listings, tenant information, financial records, and administrative functions. The flaw essentially allows privilege escalation or unauthorized data access that should be restricted to specific user roles such as administrators, property managers, or designated staff members.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass potential financial losses, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage for organizations using PropertyHive. The unauthorized access to property listings and related information could enable competitors to gain insights into market strategies, pricing models, and property inventory details. Additionally, access to tenant and financial data poses significant privacy risks and could lead to identity theft, fraud, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions suggests that organizations may have been unknowingly exposed to this risk for an extended period, potentially allowing attackers to establish long-term access to sensitive property management systems.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including thorough review and reconfiguration of access control policies, enforcement of proper role-based access controls, and implementation of comprehensive user permission management. Security measures should include regular audits of user accounts and access privileges, implementation of multi-factor authentication for administrative functions, and continuous monitoring of system access logs for suspicious activities. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization in software systems, and corresponds to tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and credential access categories. Organizations must also ensure proper patch management procedures are in place to address future vulnerabilities and maintain updated security configurations that align with industry best practices for property management system security.