Cross-Site Scripting Flaw in WordPress Comments Feature
CVE-2019-16218

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2019

What is CVE-2019-16218?

An XSS vulnerability exists in WordPress versions prior to 5.2.3, where stored comments can be manipulated to execute malicious scripts. This flaw allows attackers to inject harmful JavaScript code into comments that, when viewed by other users, could lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking or content spoofing. It is essential for WordPress users to update to version 5.2.3 or later to mitigate this risk and enhance their site's security.

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References

https://wordpress.org/news/2019/09/wordpress-5-2-3-securi...
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9861
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg0...
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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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