CVE-2024-9217: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpwham Currency Switcher for WooCommerce
The Currency Switcher 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, 2.16.2. 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 Currency Switcher for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin uses the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling injection of malicious scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.16.2. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser context. The vulnerability is identified as 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).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure and limited integrity impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and does not affect availability. The scope is changed, indicating that the vulnerability may affect resources beyond the vulnerable component.
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 Currency Switcher for WooCommerce plugin and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-9217: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpwham Currency Switcher for WooCommerce
Description
The Currency Switcher 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, 2.16.2. 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 Currency Switcher for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin uses the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling injection of malicious scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.16.2. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser context. The vulnerability is identified as 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).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure and limited integrity impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and does not affect availability. The scope is changed, indicating that the vulnerability may affect resources beyond the vulnerable component.
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 Currency Switcher for WooCommerce plugin and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T16:33:24.783Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b43b7ef31ef0b550a43
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:25:22 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:50:07 PM
Views: 16
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