CVE-2014-6444 in Titan Framework Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Titan Framework plugin before 1.6 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) t parameter to iframe-googlefont-preview.php or the (2) text parameter to iframe-font-preview.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2018
The CVE-2014-6444 vulnerability affects the Titan Framework plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 1.6, presenting multiple cross-site scripting attack vectors that could enable remote threat actors to execute malicious code within the context of affected user browsers. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output escaping mechanisms within the plugin's font preview functionality, which processes user-supplied parameters without proper sanitization. The flaw manifests in two distinct attack vectors involving the t parameter within iframe-googlefont-preview.php and the text parameter within iframe-font-preview.php, both of which are designed to render font previews but fail to properly validate or escape incoming data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross-site scripting flaws occurring when untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or escaping. The Titan Framework plugin's preview functions directly incorporate user-provided parameters into HTML output without adequate sanitization, creating opportunities for attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of legitimate users' browsers. When a user visits a page containing compromised font preview functionality, the malicious code embedded in the t or text parameters executes with the privileges of the victim's browser session, potentially enabling session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with potential access to user sessions and sensitive data within the WordPress environment. Attackers could leverage these XSS vectors to steal administrator credentials, modify website content, or establish persistent access through session manipulation. The vulnerability affects not only individual users but also entire WordPress installations, as the Titan Framework plugin is commonly used across multiple sites, amplifying the potential attack surface. The remote nature of the exploitation means that attackers can craft malicious URLs containing the XSS payloads and deliver them through various channels including email phishing, social engineering, or compromised websites, making the attack vector particularly dangerous and difficult to detect.
Security mitigations for CVE-2014-6444 primarily focus on immediate plugin updates to version 1.6 or later, which contain proper input validation and output escaping mechanisms. Organizations should also implement content security policies to limit script execution within the WordPress environment, employ web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, and conduct regular security audits of installed plugins to identify similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.008 for the execution of malicious code through web scripting, while the remediation strategies align with defensive techniques such as T1566.001 for protecting against credential theft and T1548.001 for maintaining access through session manipulation. Additional defensive measures include user education about suspicious links, regular security monitoring, and implementing proper input validation across all web application components to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future.