WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2022-42699 Modified

Easy Wp Smtp: Code execution

Easy Wp Smtp is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.

CVE / CNA score 9.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Easy Wp Smtp
Plugin slug
easy-wp-smtp
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Dec 06, 2022
Weakness
CWE-94 — Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

This CVE was published Dec 06, 2022 and is one of 8 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Easy Wp Smtp to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Auth. Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Easy WP SMTP plugin <= 1.5.1 on WordPress.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources