Noptin <= 4.4.3 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via 'the_template_path' Merge-Tag Attribute via Stored Subscriber first_name
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-119616 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Wordfence |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-11-07 03:17:02 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-11-08 19:17:35 UTC |
| Description | The Noptin – Newsletter, New Post Notifications & Email Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'noptin_fields[first_name]' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The public Manage Preferences page issues a nonce to unauthenticated visitors, meaning there is no effective authorization barrier — an unauthenticated attacker can store the malicious payload as their first_name and have it executed the next time any newsletter is sent by the site operator. Successful exploitation additionally requires an action by an administrator — the attacker cannot trigger the vulnerability on their own. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 5.9 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.004110000 probability, percentile 0.355950000 (date 2026-11-09)
Problem Types: CWE-98 | CWE-98 CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
LowAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Picocodes | Noptin Newsletter New Post Notifications Email Automation | affected 4.4.3 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/463de4fc-c5c2-43f9-86e9-68600... | [email protected] | www.wordfence.com | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletter-optin-box/tags/4.4.3/build/Emails/Generate... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletter-optin-box/tags/4.4.3/build/Emails/Generate... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| github.com/hizzle-co/noptin/commit/f5ea148ad1b7744d27b20244795d63092267f497 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletter-optin-box/tags/4.4.3/build/Subscribers/Man... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3783142/newsletter-optin-box/trunk/build/Core/funct... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletter-optin-box/tags/4.4.3/build/Core/functions.php | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletter-optin-box/tags/4.4.3/build/Core/functions.php | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Kuba (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-10-30T12:43:18.000Z | Vendor Notified |
| CNA | 2026-11-06T14:17:34.000Z | Disclosed |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.