CVE-2011-10006 in WP-PostRatings
Summary
by MITRE • 04/08/2024
A vulnerability was found in GamerZ WP-PostRatings up to 1.64. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file wp-postratings.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.65 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 6182a5682b12369ced0becd3b505439ce2eb8132. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-259629 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-10006 represents a cross site scripting vulnerability within the GamerZ WP-PostRatings WordPress plugin version 1.64 and earlier. This issue resides within the wp-postratings.php file, which is a core component responsible for handling post rating functionality in WordPress environments. The vulnerability has been classified as problematic due to its potential to enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the plugin's rating handling mechanism. When users interact with the post rating system, the plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability operates through a classic XSS vector where malicious input is stored and subsequently reflected back to users without proper encoding or filtering.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious websites. Since the attack can be initiated remotely without requiring any special privileges or access to the target system, it poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using the affected plugin. The vulnerability affects the entire user base that interacts with the post rating functionality, making it particularly dangerous in environments where many users contribute to content management.
The security community has addressed this issue through a patch released in version 1.65 of the plugin, with the specific fix identified by the commit hash 6182a5682b12369ced0becd3b505439ce2eb8132. This update implements proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious script injection. Organizations and individuals using the GamerZ WP-PostRatings plugin are strongly advised to upgrade immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross site scripting flaws in software applications. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving code injection and credential access, potentially enabling adversaries to establish persistent access to compromised WordPress environments. The VDB-259629 identifier assigned to this vulnerability helps security professionals track and reference the specific issue within vulnerability management systems and threat intelligence platforms.