WordPress Google Doc Embedder Plugin 'options-general.php' HTML Injection Vulnerability
BID:72547
Info
WordPress Google Doc Embedder Plugin 'options-general.php' HTML Injection Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 72547 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2015-1879 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Feb 09 2015 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:01PM |
| Credit: | Morten Nørtoft, Kenneth Jepsen, and Mikkel Vej |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress Google Doc Embedder 2.5.18 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
WordPress Google Doc Embedder 2.5.19 |
Discussion
WordPress Google Doc Embedder Plugin 'options-general.php' HTML Injection Vulnerability
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress is prone to an 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.
Google Doc Embedder Plugin 2.5.18 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress is prone to an 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.
Google Doc Embedder Plugin 2.5.18 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Solution / Fix
WordPress Google Doc Embedder Plugin 'options-general.php' HTML Injection Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.