CVE-2024-9220: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in shawfactor LH Copy Media File
The LH Copy Media File 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, 1.08. 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 LH Copy Media File WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw affects all versions up to 1.08 and enables unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted URL. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-9220 and is classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and does not require authentication. There is no direct impact on system availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the LH Copy Media File plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2024-9220: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in shawfactor LH Copy Media File
Description
The LH Copy Media File 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, 1.08. 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 LH Copy Media File WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw affects all versions up to 1.08 and enables unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted URL. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-9220 and is classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and does not require authentication. There is no direct impact on system availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the LH Copy Media File plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T17:03:23.376Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b43b7ef31ef0b550a52
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:25:28 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:22 PM
Views: 15
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