Is CVE-2019-25141 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25141 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25141 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25141 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25141?

CVE-2019-25141 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-25141

CWE-862Published: June 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Easy WP SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass because it lacks necessary capability checks on administrative functions. This allows unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings and inject new administrative accounts, resulting in a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Easy WP SMTP plugin to a version beyond 1.3.9 to ensure proper authorization checks are enforced.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25141 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.