CVE-2023-41867 HIGH

CVE-2023-41867: WordPress AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter Plugin <= 8.6.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Acymailing Newsletter Team
Product AcyMailing
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 25, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AcyMailing Newsletter Team AcyMailing plugin <= 8.6.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AcyMailing versions up to 8.6.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or perform actions as that user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or be tricked into performing unwanted actions on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 25, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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