Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in NewStatPress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-4063

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Vendor: Wordpress
Status: Newstatpress
Vendor: CVE Published:; 27 May 2015

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2015-4063?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the NewStatPress plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'where1' parameter in the nsp_search page to wp-admin/admin.php. The vulnerability can be exploited to perform malicious actions or to manipulate content displayed to users, leading to potential unauthorized access and data exposure. To safeguard against this issue, it is crucial to update the plugin to version 0.9.9 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-4063 - Proof of Concept