CVE-2026-14554 Check & Log Email CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin, especially those with administrator privileges, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate potential attacks. This includes verifying the plugin version, updating to 2.0.15 or later, and monitoring plugin usage and SQL query logs for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not properly sanitize and escape parameters before using them in SQL queries, allowing users with administrator privileges to perform SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability can be mitigated by updating the plugin to version 2.0.15 or later and restricting administrator privileges.

Defensive priority

Administrators using the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin should verify its version and update to 2.0.15 or later to mitigate potential SQL injection attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Check & Log Email WordPress plugin to version 2.0.15 or later
• Restrict administrator privileges to minimize potential attack vectors
• Monitor plugin usage and SQL query logs for suspicious activity
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not properly sanitize and escape parameters before using them in SQL queries. Users with administrator privileges could perform SQL injection attacks. Evidence is limited; further verification is recommended.

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