CVE-2024-27192 HIGH

CVE-2024-27192: WordPress Configure SMTP Plugin <= 3.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Scott Reilly
Product Configure SMTP
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 15, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Scott Reilly Configure SMTP allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Configure SMTP: from n/a through 3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Configure SMTP versions 3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators and users who click attacker-supplied links risk session compromise, data theft, or malware infection.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link; no authentication required to craft the attack.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 15, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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