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CVE-2026-2515: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in hostinger Hostinger Reach – AI-Powered Email Marketing for WordPress

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-2515cvecve-2026-2515cwe-862
Published: Wed May 13 2026 (05/13/2026, 08:26:35 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: hostinger
Product: Hostinger Reach – AI-Powered Email Marketing for WordPress

Description

The Hostinger Reach – AI-Powered Email Marketing for WordPress plugin contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the 'handle_ajax_action' function up to version 1. 3. 8. Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to update the API key stored in the database via the 'hostinger_reach_connection_notice_action' action. Exploitation is limited to sites where the plugin is not connected and no API key currently exists. This vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 3.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/13/2026, 09:36:45 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2515 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Hostinger Reach WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.3.8. The issue arises because the 'handle_ajax_action' function does not perform a capability check, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to modify the API key in the database using a specific AJAX action. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the plugin is not connected to a site and no API key is present, limiting the attack scope. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can update the API key value in the database, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration. This could affect the integrity of the plugin's connection to the email marketing service. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. Exploitation requires the plugin to be disconnected and lacking an API key, which reduces the likelihood and scope of impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and ensure the plugin is properly connected with an API key to prevent exploitation. Monitor for plugin updates addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-02-14T19:14:40.183Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a04429dcbff5d8610a52d91

Added to database: 5/13/2026, 9:21:33 AM

Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 9:36:45 AM

Last updated: 5/13/2026, 10:47:03 AM

Views: 4

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