Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
BID:65555
Info
Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 65555 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-1888 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Feb 13 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Feb 13 2014 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Pietro Oliva |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress BuddyPress 1.9.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
WordPress BuddyPress 1.9.2 |
Discussion
Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
Buddypress plugin for WordPress is prone to a HTML injection vulnerability.
Successful exploits will allow attacker-supplied HTML and script code to run in the context of the affected browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials or control how the site is rendered to the user. Other attacks are also possible.
WordPress Buddypress 1.9.1 and prior are vulnerable.
Buddypress plugin for WordPress is prone to a HTML injection vulnerability.
Successful exploits will allow attacker-supplied HTML and script code to run in the context of the affected browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials or control how the site is rendered to the user. Other attacks are also possible.
WordPress Buddypress 1.9.1 and prior are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue using browser.
Attackers can exploit this issue using browser.
Solution / Fix
Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
References
Wordpress Buddypress Plugin 'name' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
References:
References:
- BuddyPress Homepage (BuddyPress)