Vulnerability Description
The Ultimate WP Mail plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization within the get_email_log_details() AJAX handler in versions 1.0.17 to 1.3.6. The handler reads the client-supplied post_id and retrieves the corresponding email log post content (including the password-reset link), relying only on the ‘edit_posts’ capability without restricting to administrators or validating ownership. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to harvest an admin’s reset link and elevate their privileges to administrator.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rustaurius | Ultimate Wp Mail | >= 1.0.17, < 1.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-wp-mail/tags/1.3.6/includes/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3328277Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-wp-mail/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b19794de-b623-4017-bd9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6993?
CVE-2025-6993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Ultimate WP Mail plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization within the get_email_log_details() AJAX handler in versions 1.0.17 to 1.3.6. The handler r...
How severe is CVE-2025-6993?
CVE-2025-6993 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rustaurius Ultimate Wp Mail.