CVE-2026-16268: Newsletters < 4.16 - Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery via SNS Bounce Handler

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

The Newsletters WordPress plugin before 4.16 does not authenticate or validate a bounce-processing request before fetching a user-supplied URL on the server side, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make the site issue requests to arbitrary internal or external hosts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Newsletters plugin<4.16

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16268?

CVE-2026-16268 is rated with a risk score of 64, indicating a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16268?

To fix CVE-2026-16268, update the Newsletters WordPress plugin to version 4.16 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16268?

CVE-2026-16268 is classified as a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-16268?

Anyone using the Newsletters WordPress plugin version prior to 4.16 is affected by CVE-2026-16268.

5

Can CVE-2026-16268 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2026-16268 can potentially lead to data exposure by allowing attackers to make requests to sensitive internal resources.

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