CVE-2024-5485: SureTriggers – Connect All Your Plugins, Apps, Tools & Automate Everything! <= 1.0.46 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Trigger Link Shortcode
The SureTriggers – Connect All Your Plugins, Apps, Tools & Automate Everything! plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Trigger Link shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.47 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/suretriggersto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.47
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5485?
CVE-2024-5485 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5485?
To fix CVE-2024-5485, update the SureTriggers plugin to version 1.0.48 or higher, which addresses the input sanitization issue.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-5485?
CVE-2024-5485 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Trigger Link shortcode feature of the SureTriggers plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5485?
Any WordPress installations using the SureTriggers plugin version 1.0.47 or earlier are affected by CVE-2024-5485.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-5485 allow?
CVE-2024-5485 allows attackers to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.