fatcatapps Analytics Cat Plugin up to 1.1.2 on WordPress Link add_query_arg cross site scripting

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A vulnerability was found in fatcatapps Analytics Cat Plugin up to 1.1.2 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function add_query_arg of the component Link Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-12072. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in fatcatapps Analytics Cat Plugin up to 1.1.2 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_query_arg of the component Link Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made Easy 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, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action, such as clicking on a specially crafted link.

The weakness was shared by Jude Nwadinobi. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-12072 since 12/02/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• fatcatapps

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• Analytics Cat Plugin

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• 1.1.0
• 1.1.1
• 1.1.2

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