WP Easy Post Types up to 1.4.2 ref cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP Easy Post Types up to 1.4.2. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument ref leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4524. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Easy Post Types up to 1.4.2 (WordPress Plugin). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument ref with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in classes/custom-image/media.php in the WP Easy Post Types plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ref parameter.

The weakness was shared 07/02/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at wordpress.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-4524 since 06/23/2014. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13033 (WordPress Easy Post Types Plugin 'classes/custom-image/media.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94405), SecurityFocus (BID 69210†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46352†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 900239
OpenVAS Name: WordPress Easy Post Types media.php Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WP Easy Post Types 1.4.3

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05/28/2014 🔍
05/28/2014 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +26 days 🔍
07/02/2014 +9 days 🔍
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10/06/2014 +96 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +171 days 🔍
12/15/2024 +3552 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4524 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70199
X-Force: 94405
SecurityFocus: 69210 - WordPress Easy Post Types Plugin 'classes/custom-image/media.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46352 - WP Easy Post Types Plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress Cross-Site Scripting via ref Parameter, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07 PM
Updated: 12/15/2024 10:34 AM
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 PM (55), 06/08/2017 08:58 AM (8), 12/15/2024 10:34 AM (20)
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Cache ID: 18:C68:40

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