Cross-Site Scripting Flaw in MediaElement.js Used in WordPress
CVE-2016-4567

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Mediaelement.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2016

What is CVE-2016-4567?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in MediaElement.js prior to version 2.21.0, as utilized by WordPress, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a malformed jsinitfunction parameter. This flaw impacts WordPress installations prior to version 4.5.2, posing risks of unauthorized script execution on affected sites. Website administrators should ensure their WordPress and associated plugins are fully updated to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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References

https://github.com/johndyer/mediaelement/blob/master/chan...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/07/2
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5.2
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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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