CVE-2023-3179

Public Exploit
POST SMTP Mailer < 2.5.7 - Account Takeover via CSRF

Description

The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.5.7 does not have proper CSRF checks in some AJAX actions, which could allow attackers to make logged in users with the manage_postman_smtp capability resend an email to an arbitrary address (for example a password reset email could be resent to an attacker controlled email, and allow them to take over an account).

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown POST SMTP Mailer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/542caa40-b199-4397-90bb-4fdb693ebb24 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3179?
CVE-2023-3179 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3179?
To fix CVE-2023-3179, 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-2023-3179 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-3179 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-2023-3179?
CVE-2023-3179 affects Unknown POST SMTP Mailer.
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