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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2023-5958

The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not escape email message content before displaying it in the backend, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform XSS attacks against highly...

Vulnerability Description

The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not escape email message content before displaying it in the backend, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform XSS attacks against highly privileged users.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WpexpertsPost Smtp< 2.7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5958?

CVE-2023-5958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not escape email message content before displaying it in the backend, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform XSS attacks against highly...

How severe is CVE-2023-5958?

CVE-2023-5958 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5958?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpexperts Post Smtp.