CVE-2024-8871: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fatcatapps Pricing Table WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables
The Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables 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, 3.2.5. 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 Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables (versions up to 3.2.5) suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and requires user interaction. It is tracked as CVE-2024-8871 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity). No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user session data, perform actions on behalf of the user, or conduct phishing attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. 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 an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin or applying manual mitigations such as input validation or URL escaping if feasible. Monitor official fatcatapps communications for updates on patches or fixes.
CVE-2024-8871: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fatcatapps Pricing Table WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables
Description
The Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables 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, 3.2.5. 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 Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin – Easy Pricing Tables (versions up to 3.2.5) suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and requires user interaction. It is tracked as CVE-2024-8871 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity). No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user session data, perform actions on behalf of the user, or conduct phishing attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. 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 an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin or applying manual mitigations such as input validation or URL escaping if feasible. Monitor official fatcatapps communications for updates on patches or fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-15T00:29:02.038Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b38b7ef31ef0b54f690
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:34:16 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:45:21 AM
Views: 15
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