Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in EWWW Image Optimizer for WordPress
CVE-2014-6243

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2014

What is CVE-2014-6243?

The EWWW Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability permits unauthorized attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the website through the 'error' parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page when accessed via wp-admin/options-general.php. The flaw in error handling can lead to the execution of malicious code, compromising the integrity and security of the affected WordPress site.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70190
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533641/100/0/threaded
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/changelog
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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