WordPress Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:45266
Info
WordPress Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 45266 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2010-4747 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Dec 08 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:02PM |
| Credit: | John Leitch |
| Vulnerable: |
ahmattox WordPress Processing Embed 0.5 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
The Processing Embed plugin for Wordpress is prone to a cross-site-scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
WordPress Processing Embed plugin 0.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The Processing Embed plugin for Wordpress is prone to a cross-site-scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
WordPress Processing Embed plugin 0.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
WordPress Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-processing-embed/data/popup.php?pluginurl=%3Cscript%3Ealert(0)%3C/script%3E
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-processing-embed/data/popup.php?pluginurl=%3Cscript%3Ealert(0)%3C/script%3E
Solution / Fix
WordPress Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting 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 Processing Embed Plugin 'pluginurl' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- WordPress Processing Embed 0.5 Reflected Cross-site Scripting (John Leitch)
- WordPress Processing Embed Homepage (ahmattox)