CVE-2024-9205: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpcodefactory Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce
The Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce 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, 4.2.8. 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-2024-9205 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input when generating web pages, specifically due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on URLs. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 4.2.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. This may result in information disclosure or manipulation of the user interface, but does not directly impact system 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 an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on untrusted links related to the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2024-9205: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpcodefactory Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce
Description
The Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce 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, 4.2.8. 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-2024-9205 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input when generating web pages, specifically due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on URLs. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 4.2.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. This may result in information disclosure or manipulation of the user interface, but does not directly impact system 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 an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on untrusted links related to the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T14:31:31.548Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b43b7ef31ef0b550993
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:33:32 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:47:06 PM
Views: 21
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