WordPress Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:61554
Info
WordPress Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 61554 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Aug 01 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 01 2013 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Ryuzaki Lawlet |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress Comment Extra Fields 1.7 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Comment Extra Fields plugin for Wordpress 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.
Comment Extra Fields 1.7 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Comment Extra Fields plugin for Wordpress 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.
Comment Extra Fields 1.7 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
WordPress Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' 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/comment-extra-field/scripts/swfupload.swf?buttonText=<ahref='javascript:alert(document.cookie)'>Click me</a>
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/comment-extra-field/scripts/swfupload.swf?buttonText=<ahref='javascript:alert(document.cookie)'>Click me</a>
Solution / Fix
WordPress Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' 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 Comment Extra Fields Plugin 'swfupload.swf' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Comment Extra Fields (WordPress)