CVE-2024-12261: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in marekzak01 SmartEmailing
The SmartEmailing.cz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'se-lists-updated' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 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 SmartEmailing.cz WordPress plugin (marekzak01 SmartEmailing) versions up to 2.2.0 contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability via the 'se-lists-updated' parameter. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL that injects malicious scripts, which execute when a user clicks the link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity impact with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on a malicious link. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no privileges, increasing its risk in phishing or social engineering scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links involving the 'se-lists-updated' parameter in SmartEmailing plugin pages. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying any forthcoming patches promptly is recommended.
CVE-2024-12261: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in marekzak01 SmartEmailing
Description
The SmartEmailing.cz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'se-lists-updated' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 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 SmartEmailing.cz WordPress plugin (marekzak01 SmartEmailing) versions up to 2.2.0 contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability via the 'se-lists-updated' parameter. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL that injects malicious scripts, which execute when a user clicks the link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity impact with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on a malicious link. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no privileges, increasing its risk in phishing or social engineering scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links involving the 'se-lists-updated' parameter in SmartEmailing plugin pages. 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
- 2024-12-05T16:35:11.394Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e33b7ef31ef0b597af1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:40:26 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:20:25 PM
Views: 13
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