XSS Vulnerability in Ultimate FAQ Plugin for WordPress by WebDevStudios
CVE-2020-7107

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Ultimate Faq
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2020

Summary

The Ultimate FAQ plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to insufficient input validation in the Display_FAQ function. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into user-generated content displayed on WordPress sites via the Shortcodes/DisplayFAQs.php file. It is crucial for users of the plugin to update to version 1.8.30 or later to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-faqs/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10006
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2222959/ulti...
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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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