CVE-2024-8664: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boopathi0001 WP Test Email
The WP Test Email 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, 1.1.7. 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
CVE-2024-8664 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Test Email plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.7. The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a malicious link, which then executes the injected script in the context of the vulnerable site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of cookies or session tokens and manipulation of web page content. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no privileges are needed by the attacker.
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 related to the WP Test Email plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible.
CVE-2024-8664: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boopathi0001 WP Test Email
Description
The WP Test Email 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, 1.1.7. 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
CVE-2024-8664 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Test Email plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.7. The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a malicious link, which then executes the injected script in the context of the vulnerable site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of cookies or session tokens and manipulation of web page content. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no privileges are needed by the attacker.
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 related to the WP Test Email plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-10T16:46:50.923Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2eb7ef31ef0b560dae
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:58 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:14:46 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:34:49 AM
Views: 16
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