CVE-2024-12701: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in xylus WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress
The WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ page’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 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-2024-12701 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.1.2. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'page' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser upon interaction. The vulnerability requires no privileges and has a low attack complexity but requires user interaction. It impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser session when the victim interacts with a maliciously crafted link. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. There is no indication of impact on server availability or integrity beyond the client-side effects.
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 or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin and avoid interacting with untrusted links that may exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-12701: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in xylus WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress
Description
The WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ page’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 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-2024-12701 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.1.2. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'page' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser upon interaction. The vulnerability requires no privileges and has a low attack complexity but requires user interaction. It impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser session when the victim interacts with a maliciously crafted link. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. There is no indication of impact on server availability or integrity beyond the client-side effects.
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 or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin and avoid interacting with untrusted links that may exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-17T01:18:20.371Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e46b7ef31ef0b59c2c2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:26:22 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:39:15 PM
Views: 14
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