CVE-2024-9614: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mailmunch Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch
The Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch 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, 2.1.2. 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-2024-9614 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is caused by the use of add_query_arg on URL parameters without appropriate escaping, allowing injection of malicious scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.1.2. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into clicking a malicious link, leading to script execution in the user's browser. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions such as session hijacking or redirecting users to malicious sites. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and no privileges are needed to exploit it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-9614: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mailmunch Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch
Description
The Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch 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, 2.1.2. 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-2024-9614 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is caused by the use of add_query_arg on URL parameters without appropriate escaping, allowing injection of malicious scripts. This affects all versions up to and including 2.1.2. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into clicking a malicious link, leading to script execution in the user's browser. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions such as session hijacking or redirecting users to malicious sites. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and no privileges are needed to exploit it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T22:31:06.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b552414
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:33:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:58:08 AM
Views: 11
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