CVE-2025-23423: Missing Authorization in Smackcoders Inc., SendGrid for WordPress
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., SendGrid for WordPress wp-sendgrid-mailer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in SendGrid for WordPress (<= 1.4) involves missing authorization checks due to misconfigured access control. It allows users with low privileges to potentially perform unauthorized actions within the plugin. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions that may alter data or plugin behavior, impacting integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations for the SendGrid for WordPress plugin. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary and monitor for unusual activity related to the plugin.
CVE-2025-23423: Missing Authorization in Smackcoders Inc., SendGrid for WordPress
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., SendGrid for WordPress wp-sendgrid-mailer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in SendGrid for WordPress (<= 1.4) involves missing authorization checks due to misconfigured access control. It allows users with low privileges to potentially perform unauthorized actions within the plugin. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions that may alter data or plugin behavior, impacting integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations for the SendGrid for WordPress plugin. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary and monitor for unusual activity related to the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:23:57.519Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7613e6bfc5ba1df0951c
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:46:27 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:59:00 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:09:26 PM
Views: 17
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