Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ibericode MC4WP mailchimp-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MC4WP: from n/a through 4.14.1.
Published: 2026-11-06
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation via Missing Authorization
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a missing authorization flaw in the MC4WP Mailchimp for WP plugin. An attacker who can trigger the plugin’s endpoints may perform actions that should be restricted to privileged users, potentially disclosing or altering customer data. This weakness is a classic missing authorization problem (CWE‑862).

Affected Systems

WordPress sites using the ibericode MC4WP Mailchimp for WP plugin version 4.14.1 or earlier. The vulnerability applies to all versions from the earliest available through 4.14.1.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate risk. The EPSS is not reported, so there is no known exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely through web requests to the plugin’s administrative endpoints, and no privileged access to the WordPress system is required to exploit the missing permission check.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 6, 2026 at 23:21 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress MC4WP plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.15.0).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the MC4WP plugin to version 4.15.0 or newer
  • Verify that only authorized WordPress roles can access the plugin’s administrative functions
  • Disable the plugin temporarily until a patched version is installed

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 6, 2026 at 23:21 UTC.

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History

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in ibericode MC4WP mailchimp-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MC4WP: from n/a through 4.14.1.
Title WordPress MC4WP plugin <= 4.14.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-06T22:31:03.239Z

Reserved: 2026-02-19T09:51:48.837Z

Link: CVE-2026-27356

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-11-06T23:17:22.153

Modified: 2026-11-06T23:17:22.290

Link: CVE-2026-27356

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-11-06T23:30:09Z

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