Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects WordPress sites using the WP HTML Mail plugin through version 2.2.10. An unauthenticated attacker could inject HTML if they trick an administrator into taking an action such as clicking a link. Impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact described.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical sites, especially where multiple administrators can be targeted. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but cleanup is still warranted because exploitation only needs administrator interaction.
Technical view
The issue is insufficient input sanitization leading to HTML injection, mapped to CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running WP HTML Mail versions up to and including 2.2.10. The bundled affected-product metadata is inconsistent, so asset validation should focus on installed plugin name and version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The attack scenario requires social engineering an administrator into performing an action, which lowers urgency but does not remove risk.
Researcher notes
The CVE description names WP HTML Mail through 2.2.10, while the affected metadata lists a different product as unaffected. Use the narrative description, title, and external references to guide investigation, and preserve this inconsistency in tracking notes.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade WP HTML Mail beyond version 2.2.10 where available.
- Check vendor and Wordfence guidance for exact fixed versions.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is unused.
- Warn administrators about unexpected plugin-related links or prompts.
- Review WordPress admin accounts for unnecessary privileges.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP HTML Mail plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not 2.2.10 or older.
- Check web logs for suspicious administrator-targeted requests.
- Review recent administrator activity for unexpected content changes.
- Confirm remediation in staging before production rollout.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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