CVE-2024-4290

CVE-2024-4290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jontasc Sailthru Triggermail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The Sailthru Triggermail WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4290?
The Sailthru Triggermail WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
How severe is CVE-2024-4290?
CVE-2024-4290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-4290 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4290?
CVE-2024-4290 affects Jontasc Sailthru Triggermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4290?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-4290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32840.
When was CVE-2024-4290 published?
CVE-2024-4290 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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