Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mail Server Product by Vendor
CVE-2025-52691
Key Information:
- Vendor
Smartertools
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 29 December 2025
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What is CVE-2025-52691?
CVE-2025-52691 is a critical vulnerability identified in a mail server product developed by Smartertools. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to any location on the mail server, putting organizations at significant risk. The core issue stems from a flaw that lacks proper input validation and file handling, which could lead to remote code execution. If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute malicious code on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and disruptively altering server operations. Given the critical role that email servers play in organizational communications and operations, the impacts of such a vulnerability could be extensive and damaging.
Potential impact of CVE-2025-52691
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Remote Code Execution: The most significant impact of CVE-2025-52691 is the potential for remote code execution, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code on the mail server. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including emails and attachments, and enable further attacks within the organization’s network.
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Data Breach Risk: The ability to upload files and execute code could lead to severe data breaches. Attackers could steal sensitive data hosted on the mail server, including personal information and proprietary business data, which could result in substantial financial loss and reputational damage.
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Disruption of Services: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to service disruptions, as attackers might manipulate server functionality or launch subsequent attacks, such as denial-of-service (DoS). This disruption impacts not only internal operations but also external communications, affecting the overall business continuity of the organization.
CISA has reported CVE-2025-52691
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2025-52691 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Affected Version(s)
SmarterMail SmarterMail versions Build 9406 and earlier
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.
News Articles
Singapore CSA warns of maximun severity SmarterMail RCE flaw
Singapore’s CSA warns of CVE-2025-52691, a critical SmarterMail flaw enabling unauthenticated remote code execution via arbitrary file upload
CSA Warns Of CVE-2025-52691 SmarterMail RCE Flaw
Singapore’s CSA warns of CVE-2025-52691, a critical SmarterMail vulnerability that enables unauthenticated remote code execution.
References
EPSS Score
79% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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CISA Reported
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
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Vulnerability started trending
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First article discovered by CybersecurityNews
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
