CVE-2026-57813
CWE-266Published: July 13, 2026· Updated: Jul 13, 2026
Official Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in properfraction MailOptin mailoptin allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects MailOptin: from n/a through <= 1.2.77.3.
Risk Analysis
This critical vulnerability in properfraction MailOptin, with a CVSS score of 9.8, is an incorrect privilege assignment flaw that allows privilege escalation. An attacker could gain higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to full system compromise. The very high CVSS score indicates extreme urgency.
No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its network attack vector and low attack complexity mean it is remotely exploitable without user interaction.
Users of properfraction MailOptin should update to a version beyond 1.2.77.3 to address this vulnerability. Regularly reviewing and enforcing proper privilege assignments is a critical security practice.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-57813 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-57813 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts