How severe is CVE-2022-2371?

CVE-2022-2371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2371?

CVE-2022-2371 affects Yaycommerce Yaysmtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2371?

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

When was CVE-2022-2371 published?

CVE-2022-2371 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2371

CVE-2022-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yaycommerce Yaysmtp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yaycommerce Yaysmtp
Published: 2022-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The YaySMTP WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not have proper authorisation when saving its settings, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to change them, and use that to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack due to the lack of escaping in them as well.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2371?: The YaySMTP WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not have proper authorisation when saving its settings, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to change them, and use that to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack due to the lack of escaping in them as well.
How severe is CVE-2022-2371?: CVE-2022-2371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2371?: CVE-2022-2371 affects Yaycommerce Yaysmtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2371 published?: CVE-2022-2371 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31405f1e-fc07-43f5-afc1-9cfbaf6911b7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yaycommerce:yaysmtp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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