What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Adrian Tobey WordPress SMTP Service, Email Delivery Solved! — MailHawk mailhawk allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WordPress SMTP Service, Email Delivery Solved! — MailHawk: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MailHawk, a WordPress email delivery plugin, contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires network access and user interaction (such as clicking a malicious link), but no prior authentication. All versions up to 1.3.1 are affected.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt email delivery service.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers could access email logs, modify email settings, or prevent legitimate emails from sending.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no login required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 11, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated