CVE-2024-9610: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in rafasashi Language Switcher
The Language Switcher 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, 3.7.13. 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-2024-9610 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the rafasashi Language Switcher WordPress plugin. The vulnerability stems from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 3.7.13. Exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and can lead to script execution in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session when the victim clicks a crafted link. This can lead to information disclosure and limited integrity impact as indicated by the CVSS vector (Confidentiality: Low, Integrity: Low, Availability: None). 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 an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the Language Switcher plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-9610: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in rafasashi Language Switcher
Description
The Language Switcher 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, 3.7.13. 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-2024-9610 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the rafasashi Language Switcher WordPress plugin. The vulnerability stems from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 3.7.13. Exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and can lead to script execution in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session when the victim clicks a crafted link. This can lead to information disclosure and limited integrity impact as indicated by the CVSS vector (Confidentiality: Low, Integrity: Low, Availability: None). 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 an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the Language Switcher plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T21:59:28.456Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b5523a4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:44:49 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:17:15 AM
Views: 11
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