What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., SendGrid for WordPress wp-sendgrid-mailer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The SendGrid for WordPress plugin versions 1.4 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability, only data integrity. Update to a version newer than 1.4.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data in the plugin that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter SendGrid plugin settings or data, potentially disrupting email functionality or exposing configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated