CVE-2023-6496: The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6496?

manage notification e-mails: upgrade to 1.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6496 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6496 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-2023-6496 affect?

CVE-2023-6496 affects manage notification e-mails. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obt

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6496?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-6496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting manage notification e-mails. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain plugin settings.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-862
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: freeamigos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeamigos manage notification e-mails UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.6

Fixed in: 1.8.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy manage-notification-e-mails || rpm -q manage-notification-e-mails || manage-notification-e-mails --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade manage-notification-e-mails

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade manage-notification-e-mails

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-2023-6496?

manage notification e-mails: upgrade to 1.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6496 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6496 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-2023-6496 affect?

CVE-2023-6496 affects manage notification e-mails. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Manage Notification E-mails plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the card_famne_export_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obt

How urgent is CVE-2023-6496?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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