CVE-2024-3073: The Easy WP SMTP by SendLayer – WordPress SMTP and Email Log Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to info

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3073?

easy wp smtp: upgrade to 2.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3073 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3073 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-3073 affect?

CVE-2024-3073 affects easy wp smtp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The Easy WP SMTP by SendLayer – WordPress SMTP and Email Log Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This is due to plugin providing the SMTP password in the SMTP Passwo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3073?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3073 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting easy wp smtp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Easy WP SMTP by SendLayer – WordPress SMTP and Email Log Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This is due to plugin providing the SMTP password in the SMTP Password field when viewing the settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative-level access and above, to view the SMTP password for the supplied server. Although this would not be

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-257
Published	2024-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-ecommerce

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-13 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-ecommerce easy wp smtp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.1

Fixed in: 2.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-wp-smtp || rpm -q easy-wp-smtp || easy-wp-smtp --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-wp-smtp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-wp-smtp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-3073?

easy wp smtp: upgrade to 2.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3073 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3073 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-2024-3073 affect?

CVE-2024-3073 affects easy wp smtp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The Easy WP SMTP by SendLayer – WordPress SMTP and Email Log Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This is due to plugin providing the SMTP password in the SMTP Passwo

How urgent is CVE-2024-3073?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-25141 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The Easy WP SMTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including,

References

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