PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13844: The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘columns’ parameter in all v
CVE-2024-13844 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting post smtp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘columns’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extr
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2025-03-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-13844?
post smtp: upgrade to 3.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13844 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13844 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-13844 affect?
CVE-2024-13844 affects post smtp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The Post SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘columns’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation
How urgent is CVE-2024-13844?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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