CVE-2024-11331 in isee-products-extractor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/20/2024
The استخراج محصولات ووکامرس برای آیسی plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/17/2025
The CVE-2024-11331 vulnerability affects the استخراج محصولات ووکامرس برای آیسی WordPress plugin, which is a product extraction plugin designed for WooCommerce integration. This plugin version 2.1.3 and earlier contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that poses significant security risks to WordPress websites. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of URL parameters within the plugin's codebase, specifically when utilizing WordPress functions add_query_arg and remove_query_arg without adequate output escaping mechanisms.
The technical flaw manifests when the plugin processes user-supplied input through URL parameters that are not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered in web pages. When add_query_arg and remove_query_arg functions are used without appropriate escaping, malicious scripts can be injected into URLs and subsequently executed in the context of a victim's browser when they visit compromised pages. This creates a classic reflected XSS vulnerability where the malicious payload is reflected back to the user through the web application's response, making it particularly dangerous for unauthenticated attackers who can exploit this weakness without requiring any prior access credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. Attackers can craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, will execute the injected scripts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.3, meaning that any WordPress site running this plugin within this version range is potentially compromised. This reflects a common security pattern where developers fail to properly escape output in dynamic web applications, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted input.
Security researchers have identified this issue as a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses the improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which covers the use of malicious links for initial access. Organizations using this plugin should immediately update to the latest version to mitigate the risk, as the vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and requires only social engineering to be effective. The lack of proper input validation and output escaping in the plugin's URL parameter handling demonstrates a fundamental security oversight that could be addressed through proper implementation of security best practices including the use of WordPress's built-in escaping functions like esc_url and esc_attr.
The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and output escaping in web applications, particularly those built on content management systems like WordPress. It serves as a reminder that even plugins designed for specific functionality can introduce security risks when basic security principles are not properly implemented. The reflected nature of the vulnerability makes it particularly concerning as it can be exploited through various attack vectors including email phishing campaigns, malicious advertisements, or compromised websites that link to vulnerable plugin endpoints.