Async Javascript <= 2.20.12.09 - Authenticated (Admin+) Cross-Site Scripting

2021-06-13 00:00
R3N0

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 2.21.06.29
Affected PluginAsync JavaScript
Affected Version<= 2.20.12.09
CVSS5.5Medium
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The Async Javascript plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the '&aj_gtmetrix_username=' and '&aj_gtmetrix_api_key=' parameters in versions up to, and including, 2.20.12.09 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated (admin+) attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.21.06.29, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) 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.

External References

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