CVE-2024-8726: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mailmunch MailChimp Forms by MailMunch
The MailChimp Forms by MailMunch 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, 3.2.3. 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 MailChimp Forms by MailMunch WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in URL parameters. Specifically, the add_query_arg function is used without appropriate escaping, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted URL. This affects all versions up to 3.2.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform script injection without authentication, relying on social engineering to induce user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with network attack vector, 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 affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. Since the attack requires user interaction, exploitation depends on social engineering.
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 or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying manual mitigations such as input validation or escaping if feasible. Monitor official MailMunch and WordPress plugin channels for updates.
CVE-2024-8726: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mailmunch MailChimp Forms by MailMunch
Description
The MailChimp Forms by MailMunch 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, 3.2.3. 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 MailChimp Forms by MailMunch WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in URL parameters. Specifically, the add_query_arg function is used without appropriate escaping, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted URL. This affects all versions up to 3.2.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform script injection without authentication, relying on social engineering to induce user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), with network attack vector, 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 affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. Since the attack requires user interaction, exploitation depends on social engineering.
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 or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying manual mitigations such as input validation or escaping if feasible. Monitor official MailMunch and WordPress plugin channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-11T19:54:20.698Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b2eb7ef31ef0b54f11a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:30:16 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:21:07 PM
Views: 12
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