CVE-2024-5207: POST SMTP Mailer – Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress <= 2.9.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
The POST SMTP – The #1 WordPress SMTP Plugin with Advanced Email Logging and Delivery Failure Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the selected parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator access or higher to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5207?
CVE-2024-5207 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5207?
To fix CVE-2024-5207, update the POST SMTP Mail SMTP Plugin for WordPress to version 2.9.4 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5207?
CVE-2024-5207 affects all versions of the POST SMTP Mail SMTP Plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.9.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5207?
CVE-2024-5207 is a time-based SQL injection vulnerability that affects the selected parameter in the plugin.
Can CVE-2024-5207 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-5207 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who has access to the affected plugin's functionalities.