What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Campaign Monitor Campaign Monitor for WordPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.
This issue affects Campaign Monitor for WordPress: from n/a through 2.9.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Campaign Monitor for WordPress plugin through version 2.9.1 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic WordPress account can alter settings or content without the necessary permissions. Update to a version newer than 2.9.1 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify plugin settings or data without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter Campaign Monitor settings or data, potentially disrupting email campaigns or exposing configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 8, 2026
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated