CVE-2026-105322: CWE-472 External Control of Assumed-Immutable Web Parameter in Magee Shortcodes
Description
CVE-2026-105322 is a vulnerability in the Magee Shortcodes WordPress plugin up to version 2.1.1. It allows unauthenticated users to send arbitrary emails through the site by exploiting insufficient restrictions on the recipient of certain contact-form actions. This can lead to the site being used as a mail relay for sending unauthorized emails.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Magee Shortcodes
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The Magee Shortcodes WordPress plugin through version 2.1.1 contains a CWE-472 vulnerability where external control of an assumed-immutable web parameter is possible. Specifically, the plugin does not restrict the recipient address in some unauthenticated contact-form actions, enabling unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary emails via the site, effectively using it as an open mail relay.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary emails through the affected WordPress site, which can be abused for spam or phishing campaigns. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with impact limited to integrity (unauthorized email sending).
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting or disabling the vulnerable contact-form actions or applying custom filters to validate recipient addresses to prevent abuse.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-05T07:59:05.108Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5eeee2cdf04f65625eaf6
Added to database: 10/07/2026, 07:04:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 07:18:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 07:19:12 UTC
Views: 4
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