CVE-2024-53805 WordPress WP Mailster plugin <= 1.8.16.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-53805?

CVE-2024-53805 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster, published on 6 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53805 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53805 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53805?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.5 Published 6 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An attacker can bypass access controls in the WP Mailster WordPress plugin to perform unauthorized actions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-53805?

CVE-2024-53805 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster, published on 6 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster wp-mailster allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through <= 1.8.16.0.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53805?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpmailster Wp Mailster.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53805?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-53805 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53805 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fggw-qcx2-vr8w.