CVE-2020-35234
HighExploitedThe easy-wp-smtp plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows Administrator account takeover, as exploited in the wild in December 2020.
Published Dec 14, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 837eea49-0b2c-46b4-a325-526d7c143fdc
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-35234 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Easy Wp Smtp (Wp-Ecommerce).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2020. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Easy Wp Smtp 1.4.3, Easy Wp Smtp 1.4.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The easy-wp-smtp plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows Administrator account takeover, as exploited in the wild in December 2020. If an attacker can list the wp-content/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/ directory, then they can discover a log file (such as #############_debug_log.txt) that contains all password-reset links. The attacker can request a reset of the Administrator password and then use a link found there.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2020 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Wp SmtpWp-Ecommerce | See advisory | 1.4.4 |
Patched Releases
Easy Wp Smtp
1.4.3, 1.4.4
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2020
Publicly disclosed
Dec 14, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
References
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/#developers
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/837eea49-0b2c-46b4-a325-526d7c143fdc?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/837eea49-0b2c-46b4-a325-526d7c143fdc?source=api-scan
- exploithttps://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-easy-wp-smtp-plugin-fixed-zero-day-vulnerability/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The easy-wp-smtp plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows Administrator account takeover, as exploited in the wild in December 2020.
Affected: Easy Wp Smtp (Wp-Ecommerce). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Easy Wp Smtp 1.4.3, Easy Wp Smtp 1.4.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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