Stored XSS Vulnerability in AMP for WP Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2018-20838

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Amp For WP
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2019

What is CVE-2018-20838?

The AMP for WP plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that permits stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to improper data handling in the ampforwp_save_steps_data function. Attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts that get executed within the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising user data and website integrity. It is recommended for users to upgrade to version 0.9.97.21 or later to mitigate these risks and enhance their site security.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2018/11/xss-injection-camp...
x_refsource_MISC
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/accelerated-mo...
x_refsource_MISC
https://wordpress.org/plugins/accelerated-mobile-pages/#d...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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