CVE-2024-8719: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in flexmls Flexmls® IDX Plugin
The Flexmls® IDX Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via several parameters like 'MaxBeds' and 'MinBeds' in all versions up to, and including, 3.14.22 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
CVE-2024-8719 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Flexmls® IDX Plugin for WordPress. The issue affects all versions up to 3.14.22 and involves insufficient sanitization and escaping of input parameters such as 'MaxBeds' and 'MinBeds'. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session tokens. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no authentication, increasing the risk of social engineering attacks. 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, users should consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected parameters if possible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-8719: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in flexmls Flexmls® IDX Plugin
Description
The Flexmls® IDX Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via several parameters like 'MaxBeds' and 'MinBeds' in all versions up to, and including, 3.14.22 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
CVE-2024-8719 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Flexmls® IDX Plugin for WordPress. The issue affects all versions up to 3.14.22 and involves insufficient sanitization and escaping of input parameters such as 'MaxBeds' and 'MinBeds'. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session tokens. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and no authentication, increasing the risk of social engineering attacks. 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, users should consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected parameters if possible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-11T17:24:47.953Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b2eb7ef31ef0b54f0fb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:29:44 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:03:28 PM
Views: 20
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