CVE-2023-50844: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in James Wa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-50844?

wp mail catcher: upgrade to newer than 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-50844 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50844 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-50844 affect?

CVE-2023-50844 affects wp mail catcher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher.This issue affects Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher: from n/a through 2.1.3.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-50844 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting wp mail catcher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher.This issue affects Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher: from n/a through 2.1.3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: jamesward

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-28 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jamesward wp mail catcher UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-mail-catcher || rpm -q wp-mail-catcher || wp-mail-catcher --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-mail-catcher

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-mail-catcher

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-50844?

wp mail catcher: upgrade to newer than 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50844 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50844 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-50844 affect?

CVE-2023-50844 affects wp mail catcher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in James Ward Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher.This issue affects Mail logging – WP Mail Catcher: from n/a through 2.1.3.

How urgent is CVE-2023-50844?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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