CVE-2024-1588: SendPress Newsletters <= 1.23.11.6 - Admin+ Stored XSS via Settings

Published Apr 8, 2024
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Updated

The SendPress Newsletters WordPress plugin through 1.23.11.6 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 unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Affected Software

2 affected components
SendPress Newsletters<=1.23.11.6
Pressified Sendpress Wordpress<=1.23.11.6

Event History

Apr 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1588?

CVE-2024-1588 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1588?

To fix CVE-2024-1588, update the SendPress Newsletters plugin to version 1.23.11.7 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1588?

CVE-2024-1588 affects users of the SendPress Newsletters plugin version 1.23.11.6 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1588?

CVE-2024-1588 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of malicious scripts.

5

Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2024-1588?

No, only high privilege users, such as administrators, can exploit CVE-2024-1588 to perform attacks.

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