CVE-2025-26741

WordPress Email Notifications for Updates <= 1.1.6 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Email Notifications for Updates: from n/a through 1.1.6.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Email Notifications for Updates plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.2.0).

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-update-mail-notification/vulnerability/wordpress-email-notifications-for-updates-1-1-6-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26741?
CVE-2025-26741 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-26741?
To fix CVE-2025-26741: Update the WordPress Email Notifications for Updates plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.2.0).
Is CVE-2025-26741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-26741 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-26741?
CVE-2025-26741 affects AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates.
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