CVE-2023-3178
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.3 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-3178 is a vulnerability affecting the POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before version 2.5.7. This issue stems from insufficient Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protections in certain AJAX functions. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to manipulate logged-in users with the 'manage_postman_smtp' capability into deleting arbitrary logs via well-crafted CSRF attacks. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or disrupt plugin functionality. Upgrading to the latest plugin version is crucial in mitigating this risk.
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Affected Products
- Wpexperts Post Smtp Mailer
Affected Vendors
- WP Experts
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