Vulnerability Description
The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the from and subject parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpexperts | Post Smtp | < 3.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/366dfbf1-870c-4ce3-abcThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-0521?
CVE-2025-0521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the from and subject parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization an...
How severe is CVE-2025-0521?
CVE-2025-0521 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-0521?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpexperts Post Smtp.