CVE-2024-12047: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in aresit WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘custom_server’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.30.03 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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 WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input in the 'custom_server' parameter. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.30.03. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing script code in this parameter, which is then reflected in a web page without proper sanitization or escaping, leading to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require authentication. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates 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 can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges on the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
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 on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying any forthcoming patches promptly is recommended.
CVE-2024-12047: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in aresit WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
Description
The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘custom_server’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.30.03 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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 WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input in the 'custom_server' parameter. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.30.03. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing script code in this parameter, which is then reflected in a web page without proper sanitization or escaping, leading to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require authentication. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates 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 can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges on the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
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 on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying any forthcoming patches promptly is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T18:38:18.822Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2bb7ef31ef0b5972b4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:27 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:20:11 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:06:42 AM
Views: 16
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