CVE-2024-9635: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in theafricanboss Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce
The Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the '_wp_http_referer' parameter in several files in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
The Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the '_wp_http_referer' parameter. This affects all versions up to 6.0.2. Attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a user's browser if the user interacts with a crafted URL. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the affected web application context. The vulnerability does not impact availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying manual input sanitization and output escaping if feasible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-9635: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in theafricanboss Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce
Description
The Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the '_wp_http_referer' parameter in several files in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
The Checkout with Cash App on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the '_wp_http_referer' parameter. This affects all versions up to 6.0.2. Attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a user's browser if the user interacts with a crafted URL. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the affected web application context. The vulnerability does not impact availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying manual input sanitization and output escaping if feasible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-08T16:14:00.853Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b56b7ef31ef0b55306c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:34:15 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:03:56 PM
Views: 18
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