CVE-2024-12153: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in grandy GDY Modular Content
The GDY Modular Content 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, 0.9.92. 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-2024-12153 identifies a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the GDY Modular Content plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 0.9.92. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, and can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable over the network.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate displayed content. The CVSS vector indicates low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are partial, with no availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-12153: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in grandy GDY Modular Content
Description
The GDY Modular Content 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, 0.9.92. 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-2024-12153 identifies a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the GDY Modular Content plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 0.9.92. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, and can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable over the network.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate displayed content. The CVSS vector indicates low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are partial, with no availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T13:59:05.805Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b597689
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:36:47 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:20:19 PM
Views: 21
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