CVE-2023-3082: Post SMTP <= 2.5.7 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Email

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via email contents in versions up to, and including, 2.5.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpexperts Post Smtp Mailer Wordpress<2.5.8
Wpexperts Post Smtp Wordpress<2.5.8

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3082?

CVE-2023-3082 is a vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts via email contents.

2

How does CVE-2023-3082 impact WordPress?

CVE-2023-3082 can be exploited to execute malicious scripts on WordPress pages.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3082?

CVE-2023-3082 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3082?

To fix CVE-2023-3082, update the Post SMTP plugin for WordPress to version 2.5.8 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3082?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-3082 in the official WordPress plugin repository and on the Wordfence website.

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