What is CVE-2024-9241?

CVE-2024-9241 is tracked as a Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin PDF Image Generator.

Which PDF Image Generator versions are affected?

The primary affected range is Versions up to 1.5.6.

How should operators remediate CVE-2024-9241?

No patched release is listed in this record, so monitor the vendor and linked references before accepting the risk.

Vulnerability Report

Plugin Medium No patch listed CVE-2024-9241

PDF Image Generator <= 1.5.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

The PDF Image Generator 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, 1.5.6. 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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-9241 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.1 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin PDF Image Generator. It affects Versions up to 1.5.6 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.

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Published

Sep 30, 2024

Last Updated

Oct 01, 2024

Slug

pdf-image-generator

Risk Profile

6.1 CVSS Score

Weakness

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Researchers

vgo0

Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status

No patched release listed

Remediation

No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.

Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-9241 is tracked for the Plugin PDF Image Generator as medium severity with CVSS 6.1. The affected range is Versions up to 1.5.6. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.

Issue Type

Cross-Site Scripting

Primary Fixed Version

Not published

Primary Affected Range

Versions up to 1.5.6

Tracking ID

CVE-2024-9241

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1454af30-319a-44b7-a83e-2d774cfbc8d1?source=api-prod

Detailed Metadata

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	pdf-image-generator View on wordpress.org
CVE	CVE-2024-9241
Patched Versions	No patched versions published.
Affected Versions	Versions up to 1.5.6

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