CVE-2024-8727: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in torstenbulk DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator
The DK PDF 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, 1.9.6. 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 DK PDF plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw exists in all versions up to 1.9.6 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs. When a user clicks such a link, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-8727 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts due to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. There is no impact on availability. The attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link, and no privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability affects all versions of the DK PDF plugin up to 1.9.6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the DK PDF plugin or restricting access to it. Additionally, users should be cautious about clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-8727: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in torstenbulk DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator
Description
The DK PDF 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, 1.9.6. 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 DK PDF plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw exists in all versions up to 1.9.6 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs. When a user clicks such a link, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-8727 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts due to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. There is no impact on availability. The attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link, and no privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability affects all versions of the DK PDF plugin up to 1.9.6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the DK PDF plugin or restricting access to it. Additionally, users should be cautious about clicking suspicious links related to the affected plugin. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-11T19:57:28.802Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b2eb7ef31ef0b54f11e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:30:23 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:17:15 AM
Views: 12
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