WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:52739
Info
WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 52739 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-5913 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 28 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 11 2013 01:10PM |
| Credit: | Stefan Schurtz |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress WordPress Integrator 1.32 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
WordPress Integrator is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to 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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
WordPress Integrator 1.32 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
WordPress Integrator is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to 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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
WordPress Integrator 1.32 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-login.php?redirect_to=http://%3F1<ScrIpT>alert(666)</ScrIpT>
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-login.php?redirect_to=http://%3F1<ScrIpT>alert(666)</ScrIpT>
Solution / Fix
WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' 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 any 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 any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
WordPress Integrator 'redirect_to' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Front End Upload Homepage (WordPress)
- WordPress Integrator Homepage (Wordpress)