Vulnerability Description
The SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 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
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smtp-amazon-ses/trunk/includes/Functi
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smtp-amazon-ses/trunk/includes/Helper
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3270161/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-amazon-ses/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f6424fc9-f118-4654-89a
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-0957?
CVE-2025-0957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. ...
How severe is CVE-2025-0957?
CVE-2025-0957 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-2025-0957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.