CVE-2024-29091: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Dnesscarkey WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam
CVE-2024-29091 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Dnesscarkey WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. It affects versions up to 2. 1. 13. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-29091) in WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam plugin is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input sanitization during web page generation. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected back in the web response, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The affected versions include all releases up to 2.1.13. 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, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website's users, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction. 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, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor official vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2024-29091: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Dnesscarkey WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam
Description
CVE-2024-29091 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Dnesscarkey WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. It affects versions up to 2. 1. 13. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-29091) in WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam plugin is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input sanitization during web page generation. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected back in the web response, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The affected versions include all releases up to 2.1.13. 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, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website's users, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction. 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, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor official vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-15T10:51:21.287Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164c1cbff5d861048022d
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:09 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:17:38 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:56:55 AM
Views: 2
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