CVE-2024-49634 in BP Member Type Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/29/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rimon Habib BP Member Type Manager bp-member-type-manager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BP Member Type Manager: from n/a through <= 1.01.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/07/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49634 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Rimon Habib BP Member Type Manager plugin, specifically impacting versions up to and including 1.01. This reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs during the web page generation process when the application fails to properly neutralize user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a significant security risk for websites utilizing this plugin. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes parameters from HTTP requests without adequate sanitization or encoding, allowing malicious payloads to be executed in the context of the victim's browser. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a well-documented and dangerous class of web application security flaw.
The operational impact of this reflected XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or even escalate privileges within the affected application. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by an unsuspecting user, will execute in the victim's browser context with the privileges of that user. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is reflected off the web server rather than being stored, making it particularly challenging to detect and prevent through traditional security measures. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.001 technique for command and scripting interpreter, specifically targeting the execution of malicious scripts within web browsers.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-49634 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected plugin to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout their web applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed. Security teams should also deploy web application firewalls and regular security scanning tools to identify and block malicious payloads before they can affect users. Furthermore, developers should follow secure coding practices including the use of context-appropriate encoding functions such as HTML entity encoding, JavaScript encoding, and URL encoding when incorporating user-supplied data into web page content. Regular security audits and penetration testing of web applications can help identify similar vulnerabilities that may exist in other components of the application stack, ensuring comprehensive protection against cross-site scripting attacks.