CVE-2024-9436: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in publishpress PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes
The PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes 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, 3.5.14. 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 PublishPress Revisions plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping on URL parameters. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user clicks a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on malicious links. This can result in partial confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no indication of availability impact or known active exploitation.
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 PublishPress Revisions plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-9436: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in publishpress PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes
Description
The PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes 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, 3.5.14. 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 PublishPress Revisions plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping on URL parameters. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user clicks a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on malicious links. This can result in partial confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no indication of availability impact or known active exploitation.
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 PublishPress Revisions plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-02T16:03:17.245Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b4db7ef31ef0b5512f1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:30:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:05:50 AM
Views: 14
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