CVE-2024-9241: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fishpie PDF Image Generator
The PDF Image Generator 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, 1.5.6. 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-2024-9241 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the fishpie PDF Image Generator plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.6. The issue stems from the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which causes the injected script to execute in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable website, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the victim user. The vulnerability does not allow direct system compromise or denial of service but can impact user trust and site integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the PDF Image Generator plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official fishpie or WordPress plugin sources for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-9241: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fishpie PDF Image Generator
Description
The PDF Image Generator 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, 1.5.6. 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-2024-9241 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the fishpie PDF Image Generator plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.6. The issue stems from the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which causes the injected script to execute in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable website, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the victim user. The vulnerability does not allow direct system compromise or denial of service but can impact user trust and site integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the PDF Image Generator plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor official fishpie or WordPress plugin sources for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T19:20:10.822Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b45b7ef31ef0b550bc3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:34:20 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:50:33 PM
Views: 14
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