CVE-2026-120040 Details
Description
The Mail logging & Catcher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 via the 'message' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to extract valid administrator password-reset keys from stored email logs and complete the WordPress password-reset flow to escalate privileges to administrator. Exploitation requires an administrator to have previously configured the plugin's default_view_role setting to a capability held by low-privileged users such as 'read'; on an untouched install the default of 'manage_options' restricts log access to administrators only.
A vulnerability allowing sensitive information exposure has been identified in the Mail Logging & Catcher plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.2.0. The issue arises via the 'message' parameter, enabling authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to retrieve valid password-reset keys for administrators from the plugin's email logs. This could be exploited to reset an administrator's password and gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires an administrator to have set the plugin's default_view_role to a capability accessible by lower-level users, such as 'read'.
Users are advised to update the Mail Logging & Catcher plugin to version 2.3.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Oct 31, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 5, 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 |
|---|---|
| Mail logging & Catcher | <= 2.2.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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