CVE-2024-9615: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in engelen BulkPress
The BulkPress 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, 0.3.5. 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-2024-9615 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BulkPress WordPress plugin (versions up to 0.3.5). The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which then executes the injected script in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. This could result in actions such as session hijacking or content manipulation. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges required and low attack complexity, but user interaction is necessary. There is no indication of availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the BulkPress plugin or restricting access to affected functionality. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts may help mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-9615: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in engelen BulkPress
Description
The BulkPress 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, 0.3.5. 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-2024-9615 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BulkPress WordPress plugin (versions up to 0.3.5). The issue arises from the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping of URL parameters, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which then executes the injected script in the context of the affected site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. This could result in actions such as session hijacking or content manipulation. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges required and low attack complexity, but user interaction is necessary. There is no indication of availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the BulkPress plugin or restricting access to affected functionality. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts may help mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T22:34:20.742Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b55241b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:45:01 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:27:45 PM
Views: 9
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