Cross-Site Scripting in Akismet Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-9357

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Akismet
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2019

What is CVE-2015-9357?

The Akismet plugin for WordPress prior to version 3.1.5 is prone to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This security flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. If successfully exploited, an attacker can manipulate user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users without their consent. To mitigate risks, users should upgrade to the latest version of the Akismet plugin as part of their security best practices.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/akismet/#developers
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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 published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.