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Post Smtp CVE-2025-22800

MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2025-01-13 audit@patchstack.com
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.07%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post SMTP Post SMTP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.9.11. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.

Affects your stack

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Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post SMTP Post SMTP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.9.11. Affected products include: Wpexperts Post Smtp. Version information: through 2.9.11..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Severity Changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 4.3 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2025 - 14:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post SMTP Post SMTP should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-22800, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 79% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

22
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:wpexperts:post_smtp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
CVE-2023-6875 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jan 11

The POST SMTP Mailer - Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress plugin for WordPress i

CVE-2023-3179 HIGH POC
8.8 Jul 17

The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.5.7 does not have proper CSRF checks in some AJAX actions, which could al

CVE-2023-7027 HIGH POC
7.2 Jan 03

The POST SMTP Mailer - Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress plugin for WordPress i

CVE-2022-2352 HIGH POC
7.2 Sep 26

The Post SMTP Mailer/Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not have proper authorisation in some AJAX actions, wh

CVE-2023-6621 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Jan 03

The POST SMTP WordPress plugin before 2.8.7 does not sanitise and escape the msg parameter before outputting it back in

CVE-2023-5958 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Nov 27

The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not escape email message content before displaying it in the bac

CVE-2022-2351 MEDIUM POC
4.8 Sep 16

The Post SMTP Mailer/Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them

CVE-2024-52436 HIGH
7.6 Nov 18

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Post SM

CVE-2024-5207 HIGH
7.2 May 30

The POST SMTP - The #1 WordPress SMTP Plugin with Advanced Email Logging and Delivery Failure Notifications plugin for W

CVE-2023-3082 HIGH
7.2 Jul 12

The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via email contents in versions up to, an

CVE-2025-0521 HIGH
7.2 Feb 18

The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the from and subject parameter in al

CVE-2026-48838 HIGH
7.1 Jun 15

Reflected or stored cross-site scripting in the Post SMTP WordPress plugin (versions 3.6.2 and earlier) allows unauthent

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