Improper access control in Easy WP SMTP plugin for WordPress
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Easy WP SMTP Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | wpecommerce, alexanderfoxc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU48952
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can access the debug log after the password reset, grab the reset link and take over the admin account.
Note: The vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsEasy WP SMTP: 1.0.1 - 1.4.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:wpecommerce:easy-wp-smtp:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:wpecommerce:easy-wp-smtp:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:wpecommerce:easy-wp-smtp:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
