CVE-2024-1571: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brechtvds WP Recipe Maker
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Video Embed parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with access to the recipe dashboard (which is administrator-only by default but can be assigned to arbitrary capabilities), to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Video Embed parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with access to the recipe dashboard to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 9.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with access to the recipe dashboard can inject malicious scripts via the Video Embed parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the WordPress site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires high privileges and has high attack complexity, reducing the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the recipe dashboard to trusted administrators only and review user capabilities to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the WP Recipe Maker plugin vendor.
CVE-2024-1571: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brechtvds WP Recipe Maker
Description
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Video Embed parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with access to the recipe dashboard (which is administrator-only by default but can be assigned to arbitrary capabilities), 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
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Video Embed parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with access to the recipe dashboard to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 9.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with access to the recipe dashboard can inject malicious scripts via the Video Embed parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the WordPress site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires high privileges and has high attack complexity, reducing the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the recipe dashboard to trusted administrators only and review user capabilities to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the WP Recipe Maker plugin vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-15T21:07:47.566Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d35b7ef31ef0b56efe7
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:42:33 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 2:33:24 AM
Views: 14
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