CVE-2023-3093: YaySMTP <= 2.4.5 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Email

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

The YaySMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via email contents in versions up to, and including, 2.4.5 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

1 affected component
Yaycommerce Yaysmtp Wordpress<2.4.6

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3093?

CVE-2023-3093 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3093?

To mitigate CVE-2023-3093, users should update the YaySMTP plugin to version 2.4.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-3093?

CVE-2023-3093 affects all WordPress sites using YaySMTP plugin versions 2.4.5 and earlier.

4

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2023-3093?

CVE-2023-3093 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-3093?

No, CVE-2023-3093 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a significant risk for websites using the vulnerable versions.

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