Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in WPExperts Post SMTP Plugin
CVE-2025-24000

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Post Smtp
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-24000?

The WPExperts Post SMTP plugin contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit alternate pathways for gaining unauthorized access. This issue affects versions from n/a up to 3.2.0, potentially compromising the security of WordPress installations using this plugin. Regular updates and proper security measures are essential to safeguard against such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Post SMTP 0 <= 3.2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-24000-exploit
Created by bsdrip

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/post-smt...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Denver Jackson (Patchstack Bug Bounty program)
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