What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13908?

CVE-2024-13908 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Which versions of Smtp are affected by CVE-2024-13908?

Organizations using all face moderate risk from CVE-2024-13908, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-13908?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Smtp CVE-2024-13908

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2025-03-08 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE File Upload Smtp

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:30 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:30 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 08, 2025 - 07:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

AnalysisAI

The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Affected products include: Bestwebsoft Smtp.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.