HIGH
CVE-2019-7212
CWE-798Published: April 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
SmarterTools SmarterMail 16.x before build 6985 has hardcoded secret keys. An unauthenticated attacker could access other users’ emails and file attachments. It was also possible to interact with mailing lists.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-7212 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), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
smartertools1 product(s)
smartermail
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/currentExploit · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/currentExploit · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-7212
CVSS Score8.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 24, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-798)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-7212 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.