Description

WordPress Plugin Browsealoud includes JavaScript code that would mine cryptocurrency using the CPU resources of site visitors. This allows the attacker to earn money by using the CPU resources of visitors. WordPress Plugin Browsealoud version 1.4 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://scotthelme.co.uk/protect-site-from-cryptojacking-csp-sri/

https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/company/corporate-blog/february-2018/data-security-investigation-underway-at-texthelp/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-829 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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