Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Anti Spam and list cleaner &#8211; AcyChecker <= 2.0.0 versions.
Published: 2026-08-13
Score: 6.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a broken access control flaw that permits an unauthenticated attacker to read or modify data managed by the WordPress Anti Spam and list cleaner – AcyChecker plugin. Because the plugin lacks proper authentication checks on certain endpoints, an attacker could alter plugin configuration or view sensitive data stored by the plugin, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the website's mailing list information. The weakness is categorized as CWE‑862, Unauthorized Access.

Affected Systems

This flaw affects all installations of the WordPress Anti Spam and list cleaner – AcyChecker plugin up to and including version 2.0.0. Any WordPress site running these versions without an upgrade is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.3 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is not provided, so the estimated likelihood of exploitation is uncertain. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector is likely via unauthenticated HTTP requests to plugin endpoints that do not enforce proper authentication, and could be carried out from any network location where the WordPress site is reachable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 17:03 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Anti Spam and list cleaner &#8211; AcyChecker Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.0.1).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the plugin to version 2.0.1 or newer.
  • If patching is not possible, restrict unauthenticated access to the plugin’s administrative URLs through firewall or IP‑based rules.
  • Verify that no exposed endpoints remain by reviewing the plugin’s settings and disabling unused features.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 17:03 UTC.

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History

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Acymailing Newsletter Team
Acymailing Newsletter Team anti Spam And List Cleaner &#8211; Acychecker
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Acymailing Newsletter Team
Acymailing Newsletter Team anti Spam And List Cleaner &#8211; Acychecker
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Anti Spam and list cleaner &#8211; AcyChecker <= 2.0.0 versions.
Title WordPress Anti Spam and list cleaner – AcyChecker plugin <= 2.0.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Acymailing Newsletter Team Anti Spam And List Cleaner &#8211; Acychecker
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-13T15:20:59.484Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T14:01:04.038Z

Link: CVE-2026-66689

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Updated: 2026-08-13T15:20:53.494Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-13T14:17:10.113

Modified: 2026-08-14T19:09:39.140

Link: CVE-2026-66689

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-13T21:30:10Z

Weaknesses