CVE-2023-6875
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
93.7%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The POST SMTP Mailer – Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a type juggling issue on the connect-app REST endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the API key used to authenticate to the mailer and view logs, including password reset emails, allowing site takeover.
Technical Details
- Published
- 1/11/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6875?
The POST SMTP Mailer – Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a type juggling issue on the connect-app REST endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the API key used to authenticate to the mailer and view logs, including password reset emails, allowing site takeover.
Is CVE-2023-6875 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6875 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6875?
CVE-2023-6875 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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