CVE-2024-9209

Summary

CVE-2024-9209 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting the WP Search Analytics plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 1.4.10 are impacted by this issue. The vulnerability stems from the misuse of add_query_arg without proper escaping in plugin URLs. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts into pages, potentially gaining control over a user's browser when they click on a specially crafted link. This can lead to data theft, session hijacking, or other unintended consequences. Users are strongly advised to update their plugin to the latest version, or consider disabling it until a patch is available.

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