Download Monitor < 3.3.6.2 - Cross-Site Scripting via sort Parameter

2013-07-23 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.3.6.2

Affected PluginDownload Monitor

Affected Version< 3.3.6.2

CVSS7.2High

CVECVE-2013-5098

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Vulnerability Overview

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/admin.php in the Download Monitor plugin before 3.3.6.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3262.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.3.6.2, 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

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-5098 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1774b9b6-b98b-410c-98eb-326eda53adca

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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