What the vulnerability does
01Description
The FluentCRM - Marketing Automation For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data in versions up to, and including, 2.8.01 due to the use of an MD5 hash without a salt to control subscriptions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to unsubscribe users from lists and manage subscriptions, granted they gain access to any targeted subscribers email address.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
FluentCRM versions up to 2.8.0.1 contain an improper use of cryptographic functions that allows attackers to read and modify sensitive data without authentication. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. An attacker can exploit this to access confidential information or alter data within the CRM system.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read and modify sensitive CRM data without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access customer records, email lists, and campaign data, or alter CRM information without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 9, 2023
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated