Cross-Site Scripting Flaw in Total Security Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-10898

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Total Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2019

What is CVE-2016-10898?

The Total Security plugin for WordPress, prior to version 3.4.1, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially compromising sensitive data and user sessions. It is crucial to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/total-security/#developers
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 published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.