CVE-2024-9240: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thecatkin ReDi Restaurant Reservation – Instant Availability & Confirmation
The ReDi Restaurant Reservation 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, 24.0902. 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 ReDi Restaurant Reservation plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 24.0902. An attacker can craft a malicious URL that injects arbitrary JavaScript code, which executes when a user clicks the link, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and requires user interaction (clicking a link). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
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 or manipulation of user interactions on affected pages. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided in the available data.
CVE-2024-9240: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thecatkin ReDi Restaurant Reservation – Instant Availability & Confirmation
Description
The ReDi Restaurant Reservation 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, 24.0902. 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 ReDi Restaurant Reservation plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 24.0902. An attacker can craft a malicious URL that injects arbitrary JavaScript code, which executes when a user clicks the link, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and requires user interaction (clicking a link). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
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 or manipulation of user interactions on affected pages. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to the affected plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T19:10:16.684Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b45b7ef31ef0b550bbe
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:39:26 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:14:55 AM
Views: 16
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.