Reflected XSS in Enhanced Tooltip Glossary Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-1000132

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Tooltip Glossary
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2016

What is CVE-2016-1000132?

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the Enhanced Tooltip Glossary Plugin for WordPress version 3.2.8, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are displayed to users. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data theft when users interact with the compromised content. It is essential for users and administrators to upgrade to a patched version and implement strong security practices to mitigate the risks associated with such vulnerabilities.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/enhanced-tooltipglossary
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.vapidlabs.com/wp/wp_advisory.php?v=37
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93865
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

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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