Cross-Site Scripting in WP Latest Posts Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2016-10913

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Latest Posts
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2019

What is CVE-2016-10913?

The WP Latest Posts plugin for WordPress, prior to version 3.7.5, is susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to compromised accounts, data theft, or manipulation of user sessions. It is essential for users of the plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-latest-posts/#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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