Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Magic Fields Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-18609

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Magic Fields
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2019

Summary

The Magic Fields plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.7.2 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack through the custom-write-panel-id parameter. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious actions. It is crucial for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate these security risks.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-fields/#developers
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https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_scripting_in...
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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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