CVE-2026-32519 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-32519: WordPress Bit SMTP plugin <= 1.2.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Vendor Bit Apps

Product Bit SMTP

Weakness CWE-266

Published March 25, 2026

Last update April 29, 2026

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CVSS base score

9.0/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity High

Privileges required None

User interaction None

Confidentiality High

Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit SMTP bit-smtp allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Bit SMTP: from n/a through <= 1.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bit SMTP versions up to 1.2.2 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but does not require authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability affects the entire system scope, making it a critical risk for any site using this component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your site without needing valid credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and high technical complexity to exploit; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published

April 29, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32519 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/266.html AskarLabs — CWE-266 write-up Incorrect Privilege Assignment

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