CVE-2022-2351

CVE-2022-2351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpexperts Post Smtp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The Post SMTP Mailer/Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them in the admins dashboard, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other users even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2351?
The Post SMTP Mailer/Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them in the admins dashboard, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other users even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2022-2351?
CVE-2022-2351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2351 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2351?
CVE-2022-2351 affects Wpexperts Post Smtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2351?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2351 published?
CVE-2022-2351 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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