CVE-2016-10901 in wp-customer-reviews Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
The wp-customer-reviews plugin before 3.0.9 for WordPress has XSS in the admin tools.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/28/2023
The wp-customer-reviews plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in its admin tools that affects versions prior to 3.0.9. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically representing a stored XSS flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the WordPress admin interface. The vulnerability exists within the plugin's handling of user input in administrative functions, creating a persistent security risk for WordPress installations that utilize this plugin.
The technical flaw manifests when administrators or users with sufficient privileges interact with the plugin's administrative tools where input validation and output sanitization mechanisms fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data. When malicious scripts are submitted through the plugin's interface, they get stored in the system and subsequently executed in the context of other administrators' browsers who visit the affected admin pages. This creates a dangerous attack vector where an attacker can escalate privileges, steal session cookies, or perform unauthorized actions within the WordPress administration panel.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it undermines the integrity of the WordPress administrative environment. Attackers who can exploit this XSS flaw gain the ability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of administrator sessions, potentially leading to full compromise of the WordPress installation. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as attackers can manipulate content, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious sites. Given that WordPress admin tools are critical access points, this vulnerability represents a severe threat to the overall security posture of affected installations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate upgrading to version 3.0.9 or later of the wp-customer-reviews plugin where the XSS flaw has been addressed through proper input validation and output sanitization. Organizations should also implement additional security measures such as restricting administrative access to trusted users only, implementing content security policies to prevent script execution, and regularly auditing plugin installations for known vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1548.001 for abuse of privileges, highlighting the potential for privilege escalation and malicious code execution. Security monitoring should focus on detecting anomalous administrative activities and unusual script execution patterns within the WordPress environment.