CVE-2023-6620
Wpexperts Post Smtp SQL injection
- Published15 Jan 2024
Description
The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.8.7 does not properly sanitise and escape several parameters before using them in SQL statements, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-6620 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-6620 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 14.1%.
How severe is CVE-2023-6620?
CVE-2023-6620 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 14.1% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6620?
Affected products include Wpexperts Post Smtp.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6620?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wpexperts Post Smtp 2.8.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.