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# Patchstack helps keep Post SMTP secure

Thanks to Patchstack, Post SMTP users benefit from enhanced protection against plugin threats. Together, we strive to keep your SMTP setups protected.

## **How does Patchstack keep Post SMTP and you protected?**

## **Security**

Post SMTP is proud to be part of Patchstack’s industry-leading Bug Bounty Program, where a dynamic community of security researchers actively hunt for vulnerabilities in our WordPress plugin.  
  
Once a bug is discovered, our team quickly patches it, and Patchstack’s community verifies the fix to ensure your plugin stays secure.

## **Transparency**

No security initiative is complete without transparency. Post SMTP proudly participates in Patchstack’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program, where all incidents are publicly disclosed 30 days after discovery and successful patching.  
  
This commitment fosters trust with our users and the broader security community by ensuring timely communication and continuous improvement in safeguarding our platform.

## Patchstack helps keep Post SMTP

Thanks to Patchstack, Post SMTP users benefit from enhanced protection against plugin threats. Together, we strive to keep your SMTP setups protected.

[Learn More](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/post-smtp/vdp)

### Continuous

Patchstack’s community of security specialists continuously tests Post SMTP, identifying vulnerabilities as they emerge.

### **Quick Response**

Post SMTP promptly patches any discovered vulnerabilities to mitigate potential risks.

### **Quality Assessment**

The patch is then submitted to Patchstack for verification.

### **Rollout & Awareness**

After the issue is successfully patched, the plugin is updated for public release, and an entry is added in the changelog.

### **Update Advisory**

Post SMTP advises users to update the plugin immediately after a security fix to maintain protection through its communication channels.

### **Transparency Disclosure**

Patchstack openly discloses the issue and its corresponding fix to promote public awareness.

## **Patchstack 🤝 Post SMTP = Worry-Free WordPress SMTP**

## FAQs

Still have a question? Check out our frequently asked questions on the right or contact us directly.

What is Patchstack?

Patchstack is a security and compliance platform that helps protect WordPress plugins and themes by managing vulnerability disclosures, validating security reports, and coordinating patches. It streamlines communication between developers and researchers, making software safer and compliant with security regulations.

How does Patchstack help Post SMTP with plugin security?

Patchstack helps Post SMTP enhance plugin security by continuously monitoring for vulnerabilities through its community of security experts. When issues are discovered, Patchstack coordinates with Post SMTP’s development team to quickly validate and verify patches. This collaboration ensures timely fixes, protects users from exploits, and maintains the integrity and reliability of the Post SMTP WordPress plugin.

What should I do when Patchstack issues a disclosure about a vulnerability inside Post SMTP?

If you keep updating Post SMTP as soon as updates are available, there’s nothing to worry about. As a participant in Patchstack’s managed Vulnerability Disclosure Program (mVDP), Post SMTP actively fixes any vulnerabilities found in the plugin. Patchstack assists us in verifying these security fixes, and their disclosure program focuses on educating the general public.