How severe is CVE-2024-13908?

CVE-2024-13908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-13908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13908?

CVE-2024-13908 affects Bestwebsoft Smtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-13908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54195.

When was CVE-2024-13908 published?

CVE-2024-13908 was published on 2025-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13908

CVE-2024-13908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Smtp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54195
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Bestwebsoft Smtp
Published: 2025-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13908?: The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-13908?: CVE-2024-13908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-13908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13908?: CVE-2024-13908 affects Bestwebsoft Smtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-13908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54195.
When was CVE-2024-13908 published?: CVE-2024-13908 was published on 2025-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:smtp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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