Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in User Submitted Posts Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-11001

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
User Submitted Posts
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2019

Summary

The User Submitted Posts plugin for WordPress prior to version 20160215 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) via the user-submitted-content field. This can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected user's session, which may compromise user data and site integrity. It is essential for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate potential security risks.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#devel...
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https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537616/30/0/threaded
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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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