CVE-2024-29791: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Mad Fish Digital Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit
CVE-2024-29791 is a high-severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Mad Fish Digital Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit up to version 2. 01. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. Users of this plugin should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply fixes once available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29791 affects the Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit by Mad Fish Digital. It is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers when they interact with crafted input. The issue impacts all versions up to 2.01. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the Mad Fish Digital advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts targeting this plugin. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2024-29791: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Mad Fish Digital Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit
Description
CVE-2024-29791 is a high-severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Mad Fish Digital Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit up to version 2. 01. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. Users of this plugin should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply fixes once available.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29791 affects the Bulk NoIndex & NoFollow Toolkit by Mad Fish Digital. It is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers when they interact with crafted input. The issue impacts all versions up to 2.01. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the Mad Fish Digital advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts targeting this plugin. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-19T16:00:24.215Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164cbcbff5d861048104b
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:21:08 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:04:40 AM
Views: 2
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