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CVE-2024-12618 - Newsletter2go Plugin

CVE-2024-12618

Vulnerability CVE-2024-12618 PLUGIN newsletter2go MEDIUM

The Newsletter2Go plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'resetStyles' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset styles.

CVE-2024-12618

MEDIUM CVSS 4.3 Published 2025-01-09 Updated 2025-01-09
AI Risk Moderate (46/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P4 Planned
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Components 1
Reference Links 2
AI Risk Engine Moderate (46/100)
Exploitability High
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2025-01-09 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2025-01-09 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 26 days ago

AI enriched 26 days ago (2026-04-09 09:37 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Newsletter2Go plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'resetStyles' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset styles.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 4.3). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as High based on remote code execution potential.

Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Newsletter2go PLUGIN · newsletter2go Affected range not specified Fixed version not specified
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