CVE-2024-12325: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in morehawes Waymark
The Waymark plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1 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-2024-12325 identifies a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Waymark plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.4.1. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'content' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser upon interaction. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require privileges or 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 victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of user data, session hijacking, or other actions within the context of the affected website. The vulnerability does not impact system availability and requires user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
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 that might exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates or patches is recommended.
CVE-2024-12325: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in morehawes Waymark
Description
The Waymark plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12325 identifies a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Waymark plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.4.1. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'content' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser upon interaction. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link) and does not require privileges or 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 victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of user data, session hijacking, or other actions within the context of the affected website. The vulnerability does not impact system availability and requires user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
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 that might exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates or patches is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-06T20:08:41.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e37b7ef31ef0b597edc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:18:31 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 3:16:51 PM
Views: 29
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