CVE-2024-47339 HIGH

CVE-2024-47339: WordPress WP Mail Catcher plugin <= 2.1.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jwardee
Product WP Mail Catcher
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 6, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JWardee WP Mail Catcher wp-mail-catcher allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Mail Catcher: from n/a through <= 2.1.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Mail Catcher versions 2.1.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin's interface. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators or users who click a malicious link could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen, compromising site security.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must click a malicious link or visit a page controlled by the attacker. No authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 6, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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