How severe is CVE-2019-7213?

CVE-2019-7213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-7213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7213?

CVE-2019-7213 affects Smartertools Smartermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-7213 published?

CVE-2019-7213 was published on 2019-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7213

CVE-2019-7213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smartertools Smartermail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Smartertools Smartermail
Published: 2019-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SmarterTools SmarterMail 16.x before build 6985 allows directory traversal. An authenticated user could delete arbitrary files or could create files in new folders in arbitrary locations on the mail server. This could lead to command execution on the server for instance by putting files inside the web directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7213?: SmarterTools SmarterMail 16.x before build 6985 allows directory traversal. An authenticated user could delete arbitrary files or could create files in new folders in arbitrary locations on the mail server. This could lead to command execution on the server for instance by putting files inside the web directories.
How severe is CVE-2019-7213?: CVE-2019-7213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-7213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7213?: CVE-2019-7213 affects Smartertools Smartermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-7213 published?: CVE-2019-7213 was published on 2019-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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