CVE-2026-1303: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in matthieuscarset MailChimp Campaigns
The MailChimp Campaigns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This is due to missing capability checks on the `mailchimp_campaigns_manager_disconnect_app` function that is hooked to the AJAX action of the same name. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect the site from its MailChimp synchronization app, disrupting automated email campaigns and marketing integrations.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1303 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the MailChimp Campaigns WordPress plugin by matthieuscarset. The vulnerability arises from the absence of capability checks on the mailchimp_campaigns_manager_disconnect_app function, which is hooked to an AJAX action of the same name. This allows authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to disconnect the MailChimp synchronization app, potentially disrupting email campaign automation. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.2.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can disconnect the WordPress site from its MailChimp synchronization app. This disrupts automated email campaigns and marketing integrations, causing loss of marketing functionality and potential business impact. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to MailChimp integration settings. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for any forthcoming patches.
CVE-2026-1303: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in matthieuscarset MailChimp Campaigns
Description
The MailChimp Campaigns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This is due to missing capability checks on the `mailchimp_campaigns_manager_disconnect_app` function that is hooked to the AJAX action of the same name. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect the site from its MailChimp synchronization app, disrupting automated email campaigns and marketing integrations.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1303 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the MailChimp Campaigns WordPress plugin by matthieuscarset. The vulnerability arises from the absence of capability checks on the mailchimp_campaigns_manager_disconnect_app function, which is hooked to an AJAX action of the same name. This allows authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to disconnect the MailChimp synchronization app, potentially disrupting email campaign automation. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.2.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can disconnect the WordPress site from its MailChimp synchronization app. This disrupts automated email campaigns and marketing integrations, causing loss of marketing functionality and potential business impact. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to MailChimp integration settings. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T18:58:37.641Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69901aecc9e1ff5ad8689394
Added to database: 2/14/2026, 6:49:16 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:16:17 AM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 1:53:26 PM
Views: 102
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