CVE-2024-12809: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Wishlist
The Wishlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wishlist_button' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.43 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-2024-12809 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the pickplugins Wishlist WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'wishlist_button' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts via user-supplied shortcode attributes, which are not properly sanitized or escaped. These scripts execute in the context of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.43 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).
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the 'wishlist_button' shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially allowing theft of cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information, and could lead to further attacks within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact availability but affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Wishlist plugin if feasible. Monitor for plugin updates from pickplugins that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-12809: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Wishlist
Description
The Wishlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wishlist_button' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.43 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
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12809 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the pickplugins Wishlist WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'wishlist_button' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts via user-supplied shortcode attributes, which are not properly sanitized or escaped. These scripts execute in the context of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.43 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).
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the 'wishlist_button' shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially allowing theft of cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information, and could lead to further attacks within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact availability but affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Wishlist plugin if feasible. Monitor for plugin updates from pickplugins that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-19T18:41:17.715Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e48b7ef31ef0b59c461
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:26:56 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:50:07 PM
Views: 21
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