Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in KingComposer Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-15299

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Kingcomposer
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-15299?

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the KingComposer plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to 2.9.4. This flaw enables remote attackers to deceive users into executing crafted AJAX requests, which can contain malicious base64-encoded JavaScript. When the victim interacts with the compromised request, it leads to arbitrary code execution within their browser, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further exploitation.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/xss-flaw-impacting...
x_refsource_MISC

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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