CVE-2024-0609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wedevs ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with WooCommerce CRM Support
The WP ERP | Complete HR solution with recruitment & job listings | WooCommerce CRM & Accounting plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'api_key' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP ERP plugin for WordPress, specifically the Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with WooCommerce CRM Support, suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-0609. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) via the 'api_key' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.13.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope change, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users accessing the affected pages. This can lead to partial disclosure of confidential information and modification of data within the application context. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user data and session information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable 'api_key' parameter functionality if possible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting this parameter may help mitigate risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-0609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wedevs ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with WooCommerce CRM Support
Description
The WP ERP | Complete HR solution with recruitment & job listings | WooCommerce CRM & Accounting plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'api_key' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Technical Analysis
The WP ERP plugin for WordPress, specifically the Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with WooCommerce CRM Support, suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-0609. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) via the 'api_key' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.13.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope change, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users accessing the affected pages. This can lead to partial disclosure of confidential information and modification of data within the application context. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user data and session information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable 'api_key' parameter functionality if possible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting this parameter may help mitigate risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-16T17:01:21.593Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de0b7ef31ef0b58ff5f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:44:08 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:31:00 AM
Views: 11
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