CVE-2024-9608: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in richardperdaan MyParcel
The MyParcel 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, 4.24.1. 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. Please note this is only exploitable when the WooCommerce store is set to Belgium.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9608 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the MyParcel plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.24.1. The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a crafted link and is only possible when the WooCommerce store is set to Belgium. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction and is constrained to WooCommerce stores configured for Belgium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the MyParcel plugin or restricting access to affected functionality if possible. Additionally, users should be cautious about clicking unsolicited links related to affected WooCommerce stores configured for Belgium.
CVE-2024-9608: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in richardperdaan MyParcel
Description
The MyParcel 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, 4.24.1. 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. Please note this is only exploitable when the WooCommerce store is set to Belgium.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9608 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the MyParcel plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.24.1. The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a crafted link and is only possible when the WooCommerce store is set to Belgium. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction and is constrained to WooCommerce stores configured for Belgium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the MyParcel plugin or restricting access to affected functionality if possible. Additionally, users should be cautious about clicking unsolicited links related to affected WooCommerce stores configured for Belgium.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T21:50:39.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b552399
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:44:37 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:03:53 PM
Views: 13
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