Backend Localization <= 1.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

2012-07-30 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0

Affected PluginBackend Localization

Affected Version1.6.1

CVSS6.1Medium

CVECVE-2012-10013

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Vulnerability Overview

The Backend Localization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in versions up to, and including, 1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0, 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-2012-10013 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/80fb6ac9-29af-4a11-ad2f-52cc1bfda6b3

CVSS Vector

6.1

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

Base

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

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