Cross-Site Scripting Flaw in GD Rating System Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2018-5293

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Gd Rating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2018

Summary

The GD Rating System plugin version 2.3 for WordPress contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited through the wp-admin/admin.php interface. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'gd-rating-system-tools' page, potentially compromising site integrity and user data. It is imperative for site administrators to apply necessary updates and implement security measures to mitigate these risks.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8995
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https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/mas...
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https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xss-lfi-bugs-at-the-l...
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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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