CVE-2026-111577

GoSMTP < 1.2.5 - Plugin Activator+ Privilege Escalation via SMTP Settings

Published Oct 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not perform a settings-management authorization check on its SMTP configuration page, which is gated only on the GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5-activation capability, allowing users with a delegated role below administrator to change outbound mail delivery and achieve administrator account takeover.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Weaknesses CWE-269
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Description The GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not perform a settings-management authorization check on its SMTP configuration page, which is gated only on the GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5-activation capability, allowing users with a delegated role below administrator to change outbound mail delivery and achieve administrator account takeover.
Title GoSMTP < 1.2.5 - Plugin Activator+ Privilege Escalation via SMTP Settings
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Oct 28, 2026, 5:58 PM
Reserved
Oct 16, 2026, 12:49 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 28, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Oct 28, 2026, 6:17 PM