What is the severity of CVE-2025-26741?

CVE-2025-26741 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows privilege escalation due to missing authorization in the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26741?

To fix CVE-2025-26741, update the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates plugin to version 1.1.7 or later.

Which versions of Email Notifications for Updates are affected by CVE-2025-26741?

CVE-2025-26741 affects all versions from n/a up to and including 1.1.6 of the Email Notifications for Updates plugin.

What kind of attack can be executed exploiting CVE-2025-26741?

Exploiting CVE-2025-26741 can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and perform unauthorized actions within the system.

Is CVE-2025-26741 specific to WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2025-26741 specifically affects the WordPress version of the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-26741

high

8.8

CWE

862

15/4/2025

CVE-2025-26741: WordPress Email Notifications for Updates <= 1.1.6 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 15 2025(Updated: )

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.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates	>n/a<=1.1.6
AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates	<=1.1.6

Remedy

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

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26741?
CVE-2025-26741 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows privilege escalation due to missing authorization in the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26741?
To fix CVE-2025-26741, update the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates plugin to version 1.1.7 or later.
Which versions of Email Notifications for Updates are affected by CVE-2025-26741?
CVE-2025-26741 affects all versions from n/a up to and including 1.1.6 of the Email Notifications for Updates plugin.
What kind of attack can be executed exploiting CVE-2025-26741?
Exploiting CVE-2025-26741 can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and perform unauthorized actions within the system.
Is CVE-2025-26741 specific to WordPress?
Yes, CVE-2025-26741 specifically affects the WordPress version of the AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates plugin.

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