What is the severity of CVE-2025-22800?

CVE-2025-22800 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22800?

To fix CVE-2025-22800, update the Post SMTP plugin to version 2.9.12 or later to address the missing authorization issue.

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-22800?

CVE-2025-22800 affects Post SMTP versions up to and including 2.9.11.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22800?

CVE-2025-22800 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-22800?

Any users of the Post SMTP plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.9.11 may be affected by CVE-2025-22800.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-22800

medium

4.3

CWE

862

EPSS

0.043%

13/1/2025

CVE-2025-22800: WordPress Post SMTP plugin <= 2.9.11 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Mon Jan 13 2025(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post SMTP Post SMTP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post SMTP: from n/a through 2.9.11.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Post SMTP	<=2.9.11
WordPress Post SMTP Plugin	<=2.9.11

Remedy

Update the WordPress Post SMTP wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.9.12).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/post-smtp/vulnerability/wordpress-post-smtp-plugin-2-9-11-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22800?
CVE-2025-22800 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22800?
To fix CVE-2025-22800, update the Post SMTP plugin to version 2.9.12 or later to address the missing authorization issue.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-22800?
CVE-2025-22800 affects Post SMTP versions up to and including 2.9.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22800?
CVE-2025-22800 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22800?
Any users of the Post SMTP plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.9.11 may be affected by CVE-2025-22800.

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