CVE-2024-11456: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mdedev Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP
The Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP 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, 2.0.3. 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-2024-11456 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mdedev Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP WordPress plugin. The issue stems from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.0.3. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that, when clicked by a user, executes injected scripts in the context of the affected site. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. This may allow theft of user session data or manipulation of the user interface. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects unauthenticated users.
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 and consider disabling or restricting use of the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2024-11456: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mdedev Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP
Description
The Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP 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, 2.0.3. 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-2024-11456 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mdedev Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP WordPress plugin. The issue stems from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.0.3. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that, when clicked by a user, executes injected scripts in the context of the affected site. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. This may allow theft of user session data or manipulation of the user interface. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects unauthenticated users.
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 and consider disabling or restricting use of the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-19T20:20:54.930Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e16b7ef31ef0b594f37
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:13:38 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:51:08 PM
Views: 20
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