CVE-2024-4365: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mdempfle Advanced iFrame
The Advanced iFrame plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘add_iframe_url_as_param_direct’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2024.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4365 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mdempfle Advanced iFrame WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2024.3. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'add_iframe_url_as_param_direct' parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable parameter. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-4365: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mdempfle Advanced iFrame
Description
The Advanced iFrame plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘add_iframe_url_as_param_direct’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2024.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions 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-2024-4365 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mdempfle Advanced iFrame WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2024.3. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'add_iframe_url_as_param_direct' parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable parameter. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-30T18:51:50.805Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b88b7ef31ef0b5565ad
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:04:45 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:04:06 PM
Views: 15
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