CVE-2024-8786: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brochris Auto Featured Image from Title
The Auto Featured Image from Title 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, 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
CVE-2024-8786 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the brochris Auto Featured Image from Title WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on URL parameters. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.3 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to 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 availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) 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 released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to this plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official brochris or WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-8786: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brochris Auto Featured Image from Title
Description
The Auto Featured Image from Title 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, 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
CVE-2024-8786 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the brochris Auto Featured Image from Title WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on URL parameters. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.3 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to 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 availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) 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 released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to this plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official brochris or WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-13T15:53:09.671Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b32b7ef31ef0b54f326
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:32:00 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:50:20 AM
Views: 10
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