CVE-2026-109515 Details
Description
The MailOptin – Popup, Optin Forms & Email Newsletters for Mailchimp, HubSpot, AWeber Etc. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.78.6 This is due to the `subscribe_to_email_list` endpoint accepting an attacker-supplied `optin_data[form_custom_field_mappings]` parameter without any allow-list validation on destination keys, allowing the attacker-controlled mapping to override the administrator's saved mapping and pass arbitrary `wp_users` column names — including `ID` and `user_pass` — directly into `wp_insert_user()` via the `subscribe()` function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to force `wp_insert_user()` into UPDATE mode on any existing account by supplying a target user's numeric `ID`, overwrite that account's password with a pre-hashed value of their choosing, and thereby take over any WordPress user account — including administrators — leading to full site compromise. Exploitation requires that a WordPress User Registration opt-in form is published somewhere on the site, though the form's UUID is visible in page source and no authentication, nonce, or capability check is required to reach the vulnerable endpoint.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the MailOptin WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 1.2.78.6. The issue arises because the 'subscribe_to_email_list' endpoint allows attackers to send custom 'optin_data[form_custom_field_mappings]' parameters without proper validation. This flaw enables attackers to overwrite the administrator's saved mappings and inject arbitrary 'wp_users' column names, such as 'ID' and 'user_pass', directly into the 'wp_insert_user()' function. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can manipulate existing user accounts, including those of administrators, by changing passwords to pre-hashed values of their choice, effectively taking over the accounts and compromising the entire WordPress site. Exploitation requires a published WordPress User Registration opt-in form, which can be easily identified from the page source.
Users are advised to update the MailOptin WordPress plugin to version 1.2.78.7 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Oct 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| MailOptin | <= 1.2.78.6 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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