CVE-2024-11374: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in rezaplus TWChat – Send or receive messages from users
The TWChat – Send or receive messages from users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.4. 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
The TWChat WordPress plugin by rezaplus suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin uses remove_query_arg on URLs without proper escaping, allowing injection of malicious scripts. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.0.4 and can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers who trick users into clicking malicious links, leading to script execution in the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and no authentication is needed for the attacker to initiate the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the TWChat plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-11374: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in rezaplus TWChat – Send or receive messages from users
Description
The TWChat – Send or receive messages from users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.4. 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
The TWChat WordPress plugin by rezaplus suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin uses remove_query_arg on URLs without proper escaping, allowing injection of malicious scripts. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.0.4 and can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers who trick users into clicking malicious links, leading to script execution in the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and no authentication is needed for the attacker to initiate the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the TWChat plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-18T19:34:44.732Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e10b7ef31ef0b594838
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:18:01 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:32:05 PM
Views: 14
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