What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Contact Form 7 AWeber Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_aweber_logreset' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.42. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the AWeber logs.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Connect Contact Form 7 and AWeber versions 0.1.42 and earlier lack proper authorization checks. An authenticated user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires a valid user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter plugin settings or contact form data, potentially disrupting form functionality or exposing information.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 8, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated