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SMTP by BestWebSoft Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin SMTP by BestWebSoft (`bws-smtp`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2024-13908 and CVE-2017-18518, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
2
High or Critical
1
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Mar 08, 2025
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Search-Ready Records
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1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is bws-smtp before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 1 high or critical record, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
2 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2024-13908 High
Remote Code Execution remediation for SMTP by BestWebSoft

Affected range: Versions up to 1.1.9. Fixed version: 1.2.0.

CVE-2017-18518 Medium
Cross-Site Scripting remediation for SMTP by BestWebSoft

Affected range: Versions up to 1.0.9. Fixed version: 1.1.0.

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Indexed CVEs
2
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2024-13908
SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.1.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload
 Remote Code Execution Versions up to 1.1.9 1.2.0 CVSS 7.2
CVE-2017-18518
SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.0.9 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting
 Cross-Site Scripting Versions up to 1.0.9 1.1.0 CVSS 6.1
CVE-2024-13908 High 1.2.0
CVE-2024-13908 SMTP by BestWebSoft Remote Code Execution

SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.1.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

CVE-2017-18518 Medium 1.1.0
CVE-2017-18518 SMTP by BestWebSoft Cross-Site Scripting

SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.0.9 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting

Coverage Snapshot

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This hub clusters tracked records for SMTP by BestWebSoft so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
2 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
0 critical and 1 high severity finding.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2024-13908 and CVE-2017-18518
Reference Workflow
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for SMTP by BestWebSoft

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Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2024-13908
CVE-2024-13908: SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.1.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access...

Published
Mar 07, 2025
Patched Release
1.2.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.1.9
Next Step
Update to 1.2.0 or newer if supported.
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Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2017-18518
CVE-2017-18518: SMTP by BestWebSoft <= 1.0.9 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting

The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute...

Published
Apr 12, 2017
Patched Release
1.1.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.0.9
Next Step
Update to 1.1.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2017-18518 fixed version details Open CVE Reference