Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Jetpack Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-9359

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Jetpack
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2019

Summary

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the Jetpack plugin for WordPress due to improper sanitization of user input in functions add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg(). This flaw can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by unsuspecting users, leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure. Users of the Jetpack plugin should ensure they are using version 3.4.3 or later to mitigate this risk.

References

https://blog.sucuri.net/2015/04/security-advisory-xss-vul...
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https://jetpack.com/2015/04/20/jetpack-3-4-3-coordinated-...
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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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