CVE-2024-13908: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in bestweblayout SMTP by BestWebSoft
The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13908 is a high-severity vulnerability in the SMTP by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin that allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files because the plugin lacks proper file type validation in the 'save_options' function. This unrestricted file upload can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.9. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score (7.2) reflecting its potential impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from BestWebSoft regarding a security patch addressing this vulnerability. Avoid using the affected plugin version if possible or consider disabling it temporarily to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-13908: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in bestweblayout SMTP by BestWebSoft
Description
The SMTP by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13908 is a high-severity vulnerability in the SMTP by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin that allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files because the plugin lacks proper file type validation in the 'save_options' function. This unrestricted file upload can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.9. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score (7.2) reflecting its potential impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from BestWebSoft regarding a security patch addressing this vulnerability. Avoid using the affected plugin version if possible or consider disabling it temporarily to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-24T23:12:54.995Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d1bb7ef31ef0b56dfcf
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:55 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:26:28 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:21:42 AM
Views: 16
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