CVE-2025-0916: YaySMTP 2.4.9 - 2.6.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The YaySMTP and Email Logs: Amazon SES, SendGrid, Outlook, Mailgun, Brevo, Google and Any SMTP Service plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions 2.4.9 to 2.6.2 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. Note: The vulnerability has been initially patched in version 2.4.8 and was reintroduced in version 2.4.9 with the removal of the wpksespost() built-in WordPress sanitization function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0916?
CVE-2025-0916 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its impact on user data and website integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0916?
To fix CVE-2025-0916, update the YaySMTP plugin to a version later than 2.6.2.
Which versions of YaySMTP are affected by CVE-2025-0916?
CVE-2025-0916 affects YaySMTP versions 2.4.9 to 2.6.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0916?
CVE-2025-0916 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-0916?
Users of the YaySMTP plugin for WordPress versions 2.4.9 to 2.6.2 are impacted by CVE-2025-0916.