CVE-2022-42699: WordPress Easy WP SMTP Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Modified
Published 06-12-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-42699 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Code Injection vulnerability in wordpress easy-wp-smtp. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.2% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.5.2.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.46%
0%100%
Low · +0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Auth. Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Easy WP SMTP plugin <= 1.5.1 on WordPress.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 7.2–9.1
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- wordfenceSource7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.08 pp
From 1.37% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Wordpress1 product
- easy-wp-smtp≤ 1.5.1 (fixed in 1.5.2)
Wp-ecommerce1 product
- easy_wp_smtp≤ 1.5.1
Wpecommerce, alexanderfoxc1 product
- easy wp smtp≥ n/a, ≤ 1.5.1
3 vendors · 3 products