CVE-2026-23760 — Actively Exploited: SmarterMail (SmarterTools)
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
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-23760 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | SmarterTools |
| Product | SmarterMail |
| Vulnerability name | SmarterTools SmarterMail Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2026-01-26 |
| Remediation due | 2026-02-16 |
| Known ransomware use | Known |
| 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. |
| 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 pa |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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