CVE-2024-8873: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in peprodev PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader
The PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader 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, 2.6.9. 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. CVE-2025-24574 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8873 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader plugin for WordPress. The issue is due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters in all versions up to 2.6.9, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted link. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 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). No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform reflected cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects the confidentiality and integrity of user data within the affected web application context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader plugin and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-8873: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in peprodev PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader
Description
The PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader 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, 2.6.9. 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. CVE-2025-24574 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8873 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader plugin for WordPress. The issue is due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters in all versions up to 2.6.9, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted link. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 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). No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform reflected cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects the confidentiality and integrity of user data within the affected web application context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the PeproDev WooCommerce Receipt Uploader plugin and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-15T00:43:45.969Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b38b7ef31ef0b54f709
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:34:25 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:29:20 PM
Views: 13
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