CVE-2024-11371: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in slimndap Theater for WordPress
The Theater for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 0.18.6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-11371 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Theater for WordPress plugin (all versions up to 0.18.6.2). The issue arises because the plugin uses the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This vulnerability can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers who convince users to click malicious links, leading to script execution in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on a crafted link. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin who visit a maliciously crafted URL.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or removing the Theater for WordPress plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates regarding a security patch.
CVE-2024-11371: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in slimndap Theater for WordPress
Description
The Theater for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 0.18.6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11371 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Theater for WordPress plugin (all versions up to 0.18.6.2). The issue arises because the plugin uses the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This vulnerability can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers who convince users to click malicious links, leading to script execution in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on a crafted link. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin who visit a maliciously crafted URL.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or removing the Theater for WordPress plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates regarding a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-18T19:16:00.474Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e10b7ef31ef0b594833
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:17:45 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:32:09 PM
Views: 15
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