// vulnerability record
cached · NVD via COSMOS syncCVE-2026-23760
CRITICALKEVpublished 2026-01-22 15:16 UTC · 7 months ago · modified 2026-06-17 10:22 UTC
// description
SmarterTools SmarterMail contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel 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. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to supply a target administrator username and a new password to reset the account, resulting in full administrative compromise of the SmarterMail instance.
// required action (CISA KEV)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
added 2026-01-26 00:00 UTC
// weaknesses (CWE)
- CWE-288
// references (6)
- https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/#authenticationserviceforceresetpassword-missing-authentication-in-smartermail
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/attackers-with-decompilers-strike-again-smartertools-smartermail-wt-2026-0001-auth-bypass/
- https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/current
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smartertools-smartermail-authentication-bypass-via-password-reset-api