CVE-2024-2890 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2890: WordPress Tumult Hype Animations plugin <= 1.9.12 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Tumult Inc.
Product Tumult Hype Animations
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published March 28, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Tumult Inc. Tumult Hype Animations.This issue affects Tumult Hype Animations: from n/a through 1.9.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Tumult Hype Animations versions up to 1.9.12 allow authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with high-level privileges can upload malicious files that may affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability has a network attack vector and does not require user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to the server and potentially execute code or compromise system integrity.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could lead to unauthorized file uploads, data theft, or site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges and network access to the application.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 28, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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