HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-7213
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-7213

CWE-22Published: April 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SmarterTools SmarterMail 16.x before build 6985 allows directory traversal. An authenticated user could delete arbitrary files or could create files in new folders in arbitrary locations on the mail server. This could lead to command execution on the server for instance by putting files inside the web directories.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-7213 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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

ADVISORYhttps://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smartermail/
ADVISORYhttps://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/current
ADVISORYhttps://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smartermail/
ADVISORYhttps://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/current

All References (4)

→
https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smartermail/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/currentRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smartermail/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/currentRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-7213
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 24, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-7213 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.
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