What the vulnerability does
01Description
The EmailKit – Email Customizer for WooCommerce & WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the 'update_template_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the title of any post on the site, including posts, pages, and custom post types.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EmailKit for WooCommerce & WordPress versions up to 1.6.2 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify email templates or settings without proper permission verification. This affects the integrity of email communications sent to customers. Update to a version newer than 1.6.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify email templates or settings without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users could alter transactional emails, potentially disrupting customer communications or injecting malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 18, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated