CVE-2015-10119 in View All Posts Page Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in View All Posts Page Plugin up to 0.9.0 on WordPress. This issue affects the function action_admin_notices_activation of the file view-all-posts-pages.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 0.9.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is named bf914f3a59063fa4df8fd4925ae18a5d852396d7. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-233363.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2023
The vulnerability CVE-2015-10119 represents a cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the View All Posts Page Plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 0.9.0. This issue resides within the action_admin_notices_activation function located in the view-all-posts-pages.php file, making it a critical security concern for WordPress administrators and users. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates its potential to cause significant harm when exploited, particularly given its accessibility through remote attack vectors.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output escaping within the WordPress plugin's administrative interface. When the action_admin_notices_activation function processes user-supplied data or configuration parameters, it fails to properly sanitize or escape the output before rendering it in the browser context. This oversight creates an opening for malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through crafted input parameters that are then executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's administrative notifications system, which is typically accessed by WordPress administrators and other privileged users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, data theft, and privilege escalation within the WordPress environment. Remote exploitation means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence to carry out attacks, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web environments. The attack vector through the WordPress administrative interface provides attackers with a direct path to compromise WordPress sites, potentially leading to complete system takeover or unauthorized content modification. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a classic example of how plugin developers can introduce security weaknesses into otherwise secure platforms.
The remediation strategy for this vulnerability requires immediate upgrading to version 0.9.1 of the View All Posts Page Plugin, which contains the necessary patch identified by the commit hash bf914f3a59063fa4df8fd4925ae18a5d852396d7. This upgrade process should be implemented as a priority by all WordPress administrators running affected plugin versions, as the patch addresses the core sanitization issue in the action_admin_notices_activation function. Additionally, security practitioners should consider implementing comprehensive monitoring of WordPress plugin installations to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across their infrastructure. The vulnerability's presence in the administrative notification system also highlights the importance of input validation at all levels of web application development, particularly in plugin code that interacts with user data or system configuration parameters. Organizations should maintain updated vulnerability databases and regularly audit their WordPress installations to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-10119, which can be effectively mitigated through proper patch management and security hygiene practices.