CVE-2026-23760 - SmarterTools SmarterMail < Build 9511 Authentication Bypass via Password Reset API

CVE-2026-23760 - SmarterTools SmarterMail < Build 9511 Authentication Bypass via Password Reset API

https://cvefeed.io/rssfeed/latest.atom / Thu, 01/22/2026 - 16:58
CVE ID : CVE-2026-23760
Published : Jan. 22, 2026, 2:35 p.m. | 24 minutes ago
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.
Severity: 9.3 | CRITICAL
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