WordPress jRSS Widget Plugin 'url' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability
BID:44716
Info
WordPress jRSS Widget Plugin 'url' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 44716 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Nov 08 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 08 2010 12:00AM |
| Credit: | John Leitch |
| Vulnerable: |
philbring jRSS Widget 1.1.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress jRSS Widget Plugin 'url' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability
The jRSS Widget Plugin for WordPress is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently validate user-supplied data.
An attacker can exploit this issue to view local files in the context of the affected application. This may allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information; other attacks are also possible.
jRSS Widget 1.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The jRSS Widget Plugin for WordPress is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently validate user-supplied data.
An attacker can exploit this issue to view local files in the context of the affected application. This may allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information; other attacks are also possible.
jRSS Widget 1.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Solution / Fix
WordPress jRSS Widget Plugin 'url' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
WordPress jRSS Widget Plugin 'url' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability
References:
References:
- jRSS Widget Homepage (philbring)