CVE-2024-9449: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gregross Auto iFrame
The Auto iFrame plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tag' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Auto iFrame plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'tag' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.7. There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory available at this time, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Author-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages generated by the plugin. This can lead to client-side script execution in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially resulting in information disclosure or user session compromise. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authentication with a certain privilege level, limiting its scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto iFrame plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for a patch or official mitigation instructions.
CVE-2024-9449: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gregross Auto iFrame
Description
The Auto iFrame plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tag' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Auto iFrame plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'tag' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.7. There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory available at this time, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Author-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages generated by the plugin. This can lead to client-side script execution in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially resulting in information disclosure or user session compromise. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authentication with a certain privilege level, limiting its scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto iFrame plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for a patch or official mitigation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-02T20:49:56.212Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b4db7ef31ef0b5513a5
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:36:13 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:00:57 AM
Views: 10
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