CVE-2025-2933: Email Notifications for Updates <= 1.1.6 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update
First published: Sat Apr 05 2025(Updated: )
The Email Notifications for Updates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the awun_import_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AWEOS GmbH Email Notifications for Updates | <=1.1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2933?
CVE-2025-2933 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2933?
To fix CVE-2025-2933, update the Email Notifications for Updates plugin to version 1.1.7 or later.
What does CVE-2025-2933 affect?
CVE-2025-2933 affects all versions of the Email Notifications for Updates plugin up to and including version 1.1.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2933?
CVE-2025-2933 is a data manipulation vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized modifications and privilege escalation.
What function is associated with CVE-2025-2933?
CVE-2025-2933 is associated with the awun_import_settings() function, which lacks proper capability checks.
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