CVE-2024-12122: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in web-mv ResAds
The ResAds plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 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
CVE-2024-12122 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ResAds plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.6. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via multiple parameters. This vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require privileges or authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts 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 compromising user confidentiality and integrity by stealing session tokens or performing actions on behalf of the user. There is no direct impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users and requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the ResAds plugin or restricting access to vulnerable parameters. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk.
CVE-2024-12122: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in web-mv ResAds
Description
The ResAds plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 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
CVE-2024-12122 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ResAds plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.6. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via multiple parameters. This vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require privileges or authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts 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 compromising user confidentiality and integrity by stealing session tokens or performing actions on behalf of the user. There is no direct impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users and requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the ResAds plugin or restricting access to vulnerable parameters. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-03T22:26:30.835Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2eb7ef31ef0b59758d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:20:51 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:20:38 PM
Views: 19
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