CVE-2023-1844

Summary

CVE-2023-1844 is a vulnerability affecting the Subscribe2 plugin in WordPress. This issue allows author-level attackers to gain unauthorized access to the plugin's email functionality. Specifically, in versions up to 10.40, a missing capability check allows attackers to send test emails with arbitrary content and attachments to site users. This can lead to potential phishing or spam attacks, making it essential for WordPress users to update their Subscribe2 plugin to a secure version as soon as possible.

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