CVE-2022-2371

Public Exploit
YaySMTP < 2.2.1 - Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The YaySMTP WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not have proper authorisation when saving its settings, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to change them, and use that to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack due to the lack of escaping in them as well.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown YaySMTP – Simple WP SMTP Mail
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31405f1e-fc07-43f5-afc1-9cfbaf6911b7 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2371?
CVE-2022-2371 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2371?
To fix CVE-2022-2371, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2371 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2371 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2371?
CVE-2022-2371 affects Unknown YaySMTP – Simple WP SMTP Mail.
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