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CVE-2026-23760

SmarterTools SmarterMail < Build 9511 Authentication Bypass via Password Reset API

Published: Jan 22, 2026Updated: Jan 27, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-288

Description

SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset API. The force-reset-password endpoint permits anonymous requests and fails to verify the existing password or a reset token when resetting system administrator accounts. An unauthenticated attacker can supply a target administrator username and a new password to reset the account, resulting in full administrative compromise of the SmarterMail instance. NOTE: SmarterMail system administrator privileges grant the ability to execute operating system commands via built-in management functionality, effectively providing administrative (SYSTEM or root) access on the underlying host.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

Affected Products

smartertoolscommercialCommunicationsaka smartermail, smarterstats, smartertrack

Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Jan 26, 2026
Remediation due:Feb 16, 2026
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

2 exploit sources identified

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References

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Timeline

Published
Jan 22, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 26, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 27, 2026

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