CVE-2022-45829 HIGH

CVE-2022-45829: WordPress Easy WP SMTP Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion

Vendor Wpecommerce, Alexanderfoxc
Product Easy WP SMTP
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published December 6, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. Path Traversal vulnerability in Easy WP SMTP plugin <= 1.5.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Easy WP SMTP versions up to 1.5.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with admin or equivalent access can exploit this to compromise site integrity and availability. The vulnerability affects the file handling mechanism without requiring user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can be used to alter or destroy site files, causing data loss or site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level privileges (admin or equivalent) on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 6, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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