WordPress SimpleDark Theme 's' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	46615
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 01 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 01 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	jabdah
Vulnerable:	WordPress SimpleDark Theme 1.2.10
Not Vulnerable:

WordPress SimpleDark Theme 's' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

The SimpleDark theme 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.

SimpleDark theme 1.2.10 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

WordPress SimpleDark Theme 's' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

WordPress SimpleDark Theme 's' 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].

WordPress SimpleDark Theme 's' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• WordPress Home Page (WordPress)