CVE-2025-6993: The Ultimate WP Mail plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-6993 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ultimate wp mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 poss

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-07-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: rustaurius

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-16 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rustaurius ultimate wp mail UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.17 and < 1.3.7

Fixed in: 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.17

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ultimate-wp-mail

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ultimate-wp-mail sudo apt install ultimate-wp-mail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.17> sudo apt-mark hold ultimate-wp-mail

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ultimate-wp-mail sudo dnf downgrade ultimate-wp-mail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.17> sudo dnf versionlock add ultimate-wp-mail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-6993?

ultimate wp mail: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6993 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6993 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-2025-6993 affect?

CVE-2025-6993 affects ultimate wp mail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 ret

How urgent is CVE-2025-6993?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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