CVE-2026-111577 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not perform a settings-management authorization check on its SMTP configuration page, which is gated only on the GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5-activation capability, allowing users with a delegated role below administrator to change outbound mail delivery and achieve administrator account takeover.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a20e9fd-9ed8-4984-b34a-2b29b4c8b133/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-111577?

CVE-2026-111577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not perform a settings-management authorization check on its SMTP configuration page, which is gated only on the GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5-ac...

How severe is CVE-2026-111577?

CVE-2026-111577 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-2026-111577?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.