CVE-2024-12474: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in geodatasource GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown
The GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'gds-country-dropdown' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12474 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.1). The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'gds-country-dropdown' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript. This script executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users who visit those pages, potentially compromising user sessions and data confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-12474: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in geodatasource GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown
Description
The GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'gds-country-dropdown' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12474 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.1). The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'gds-country-dropdown' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript. This script executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users who visit those pages, potentially compromising user sessions and data confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the GeoDataSource Country Region DropDown plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-10T23:12:45.688Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e3eb7ef31ef0b59b8a6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:23:51 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:17:26 AM
Views: 19
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