CVE-2024-6694

Description

The WP Mail SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This is due to plugin providing the SMTP password in the SMTP Password field when viewing the settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative-level access and above, to view the SMTP password for the supplied server. Although this would not be useful for attackers in most cases, if an administrator account becomes compromised this could be useful information to an attacker in a limited environment.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.7

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3120454/wp-mail-smtp/trunk/src/Providers/OptionsAbstract.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d4e9daf-d414-4ace-9efd-4c3e16deeb8f?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3120454/wp-mail-smtp/trunk/src/Providers/OptionsAbstract.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d4e9daf-d414-4ace-9efd-4c3e16deeb8f?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6694? +

The WP Mail SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This is due to plugin providing the SMTP password in the SMTP Password field when viewing the settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative-level access and above, to view the SMTP password for the supplied server. Although this would not be useful for attackers in most cases, if an administrator account becomes compromised this could be useful information to an attacker in a limited environment. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-6694? +

CVE-2024-6694 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6694? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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