Stored XSS Vulnerability in Easy Testimonials Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-19564

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Easy Testimonials
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 November 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-19564?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Easy Testimonials plugin for WordPress, specifically in version 3.2. This flaw allows for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to insufficient validation of input parameters in the wp-admin/post.php file. Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the _ikcf_client, _ikcf_position, and _ikcf_other parameters, which may execute in the context of users visiting affected pages. It is crucial for administrators using this plugin to apply necessary patches and safeguards to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2018-19564 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45900/
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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 Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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