What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in СleanTalk - Anti-Spam Protection Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk: from n/a through 6.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The CleanTalk anti-spam plugin for WordPress and other CMS platforms contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to perform actions they should not be able to access. An attacker with a basic user account can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability affects versions up to 6.10.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any registered user can escalate their access to perform admin-level actions without additional authentication.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated