CVE-2024-3473: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in 99robots Header Footer Code Manager Pro
The Header Footer Code Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the message parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.16 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
The Header Footer Code Manager Pro plugin for WordPress contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'message' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user clicks a crafted link. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.0.16. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying patches promptly once released is recommended.
CVE-2024-3473: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in 99robots Header Footer Code Manager Pro
Description
The Header Footer Code Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the message parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.16 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
The Header Footer Code Manager Pro plugin for WordPress contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'message' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user clicks a crafted link. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.0.16. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying patches promptly once released is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-08T18:29:15.438Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c91b7ef31ef0b5665db
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:17:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:22:30 PM
Views: 13
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