Description
The WP EXtra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access to restricted functionality due to a missing capability check on the 'test-email' section of the register() function in versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to send emails with arbitrary content to arbitrary locations from the affected site's mail server.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2023-57637 | The WP EXtra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access to restricted functionality due to a missing capability check on the 'test-email' section of the register() function in versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to send emails with arbitrary content to arbitrary locations from the affected site's mail server. |
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History
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Title | WP EXtra <= 6.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Email Sending | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-862 |
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: Wordfence
Published:
Updated: 2026-04-08T17:09:44.714Z
Reserved: 2023-09-29T20:40:57.343Z
Link: CVE-2023-5314
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Status : Modified
Published: 2023-11-22T16:15:10.930
Modified: 2026-04-08T18:18:25.710
Link: CVE-2023-5314
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD