Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Slimstat Analytics for WordPress
CVE-2015-9273

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Slimstat Analytics
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2018

Summary

The Slimstat Analytics plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.1.6.1, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This security flaw arises from improper handling of the HTTP Referer header, as well as fields associated with JavaScript-based Referer tracking. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into web pages, thereby compromising the security of affected websites and potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data.

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/30/1
x_refsource_MISC
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1204104
x_refsource_MISC
http://plugins.svn.wordpress.org//wp-slimstat/tags/4.1.6....
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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