What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.3 via hardcoded API Keys. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including PII.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Hustle versions up to 7.8.3 expose sensitive credential data in an insufficiently protected storage mechanism. An attacker with network access can retrieve stored credentials without authentication. This affects email marketing and lead generation functionality. Update to a version newer than 7.8.3.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Retrieve stored credentials and sensitive data without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Email marketing credentials, API keys, and lead data may be exposed to unauthorized access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated