Description

WordPress is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks. WordPress versions prior to 2.6 are vulnerable.

Remediation

Update to WordPress version 2.6 or latest

References

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7220

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32053/

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30238/exploit

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Plugin CMP-Coming Soon & Maintenance by NiteoThemes Security Bypass (3.8.1)

OpenSSL Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls Vulnerability (CVE-2010-1633)

WordPress Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Vulnerability (CVE-2017-14719)

WordPress Plugin WP Easy Gallery Cross-Site Scripting (4.1.4)

WordPress Plugin Essential Addons for Elementor Security Bypass (5.7.1)

Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2008-3233 CWE-79 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update XSS