CVE-2022-45833

WordPress Easy WP SMTP Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Description

Auth. Path Traversal vulnerability in Easy WP SMTP plugin <= 1.5.1 on WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.5.2 or higher version.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WPecommerce, Alexanderfoxc Easy WP SMTP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/easy-wp-smtp/wordpress-easy-wp-smtp-plugin-1-5-1-auth-arbitrary-file-read-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45833?
CVE-2022-45833 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-45833?
To fix CVE-2022-45833: Update to 1.5.2 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-45833 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-45833 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-45833?
CVE-2022-45833 affects WPecommerce, Alexanderfoxc Easy WP SMTP.
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