CVE-2024-8787: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in elbanyaoui Smart Online Order for Clover
The Smart Online Order for Clover plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.7. 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-2024-8787 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Smart Online Order for Clover WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The plugin uses WordPress functions add_query_arg and remove_query_arg without proper escaping on URL parameters, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.5.7. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and has 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).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure and limited integrity impact. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and is exploitable remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-8787: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in elbanyaoui Smart Online Order for Clover
Description
The Smart Online Order for Clover plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.7. 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-2024-8787 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Smart Online Order for Clover WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The plugin uses WordPress functions add_query_arg and remove_query_arg without proper escaping on URL parameters, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.5.7. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and has 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).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure and limited integrity impact. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and is exploitable remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links related to the plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-13T15:58:02.575Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b32b7ef31ef0b54f32a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:17:48 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:27:14 PM
Views: 12
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