CVE-2024-9650: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brechtvds WP Recipe Maker
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tooltip’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9650 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 9.6.1. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'tooltip' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the compromised page, potentially leading to client-side code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'tooltip' parameter. This can lead to client-side script execution in users who view the affected pages. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity according to the CVSS vector, but it compromises confidentiality by enabling script injection. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the 'tooltip' parameter if possible. Monitor for updates from the WP Recipe Maker vendor or WordPress plugin repository for patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-9650: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in brechtvds WP Recipe Maker
Description
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tooltip’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9650 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 9.6.1. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'tooltip' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the compromised page, potentially leading to client-side code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'tooltip' parameter. This can lead to client-side script execution in users who view the affected pages. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity according to the CVSS vector, but it compromises confidentiality by enabling script injection. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the 'tooltip' parameter if possible. Monitor for updates from the WP Recipe Maker vendor or WordPress plugin repository for patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-08T19:01:38.809Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b56b7ef31ef0b553090
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:38:35 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:12:46 AM
Views: 11
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