External Link Vulnerability in Wise Chat Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-6780
6.1MEDIUM
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2019-6780?
The Wise Chat plugin for WordPress exhibits a vulnerability due to improper handling of external links. Specifically, the omission of 'noopener' and 'noreferrer' attributes in the rendering of external links can lead to security risks such as phishing attacks and performance issues. This flaw exists in versions prior to 2.7, making it essential for users to update to the latest version to mitigate the potential threat.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.