CVE-2019-25141

Name: CVE-2019-25141
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:10.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25141 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy WP SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.3.9. This is due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function, in addition to insufficient input validation. EPSS estimates a 4.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy WP SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.3.9. This is due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function, in addition to insufficient input validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugins settings and arbitrary options on the site that can be used to inject new administrative user accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.46%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Ecommerce	Easy Wp Smtp	<= 1.3.9

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-0day-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-easy-wp-smtp-plugin/Exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Feasy-wp-smtp&old=2052057&new_path=%2Feasy-wp-smtp&new=2052058&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/vulnerability-26/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/84b75f7d-7258-46f6-aee6-b96d70bee264?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-0day-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-easy-wp-smtp-plugin/Exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Feasy-wp-smtp&old=2052057&new_path=%2Feasy-wp-smtp&new=2052058&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/vulnerability-26/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/84b75f7d-7258-46f6-aee6-b96d70bee264?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25141?

How severe is CVE-2019-25141?

CVE-2019-25141 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25141?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST