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CVE-2024-8662: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in dvankooten Koko Analytics – Privacy Friendly Statistics for WordPress

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-8662cvecve-2024-8662cwe-79
Published: Tue Sep 24 2024 (09/24/2024, 01:56:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: dvankooten
Product: Koko Analytics – Privacy Friendly Statistics for WordPress

Description

The Koko Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.12. 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 08:28:48 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Koko Analytics WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if the victim clicks a malicious link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session tokens. 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 could exploit this reflected XSS vulnerability. Monitoring the vendor's official channels for updates or patches is recommended.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-09-10T16:38:38.570Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6c2eb7ef31ef0b560da3

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:58 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:28:48 AM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:12:16 AM

Views: 16

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