WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:54326

Info

WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54326
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 03 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 03 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Sammy Forgit
Vulnerable: WordPress custom tables 3.4.4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

WordPress custom tables plugin 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.

custom tables 3.4.4 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit the issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to visit a specially crafted URL.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/custom-tables/iframe.php?s=1&key=%22%3E%3Cscript%3Ealert%28123%29%3C/script%3E

Solution / Fix

WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' 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].

References

WordPress custom tables Plugin 'key' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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