CVE-2016-10998 in ocim-mp3 Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
The ocim-mp3 plugin through 2016-03-07 for WordPress has wp-content/plugins/ocim-mp3/source/pages.php?id= XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-10998 affects the ocim-mp3 plugin version 2016-03-07 and earlier for the WordPress content management system. This represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability that specifically targets the plugin's source/pages.php file where the id parameter is improperly handled. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web application, potentially compromising user sessions and enabling unauthorized actions. The vulnerability resides within the plugin's parameter processing mechanism where user-supplied input from the id parameter is not adequately sanitized or validated before being rendered in the web page output.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the WordPress plugin architecture. When a user provides a malicious value through the id parameter in the URL path wp-content/plugins/ocim-mp3/source/pages.php?id=, the plugin fails to properly escape or filter the input before incorporating it into the HTML response. This creates an environment where attackers can inject script tags, event handlers, or other malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting and falls under the broader category of injection flaws that compromise web application security.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress sites utilizing the affected plugin. An attacker could exploit this weakness to steal user cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from authenticated users. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as the malicious scripts could redirect users to phishing sites, deface the website, or establish persistent backdoors. The vulnerability affects any user who visits the compromised page, making it particularly dangerous for sites with high traffic or those containing sensitive user information. The attack vector is relatively simple to execute, requiring only a malicious URL to be delivered to a victim, making it a common target for social engineering campaigns.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the ocim-mp3 plugin to the latest version that addresses the XSS flaw. System administrators should also implement proper input validation at multiple layers including web application firewalls, server-side validation, and output encoding. The principle of least privilege should be applied by restricting plugin permissions and ensuring that only necessary functionality is enabled. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional defense layer against script injection attacks. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues in other plugins and themes. Organizations should also maintain up-to-date security monitoring systems that can detect anomalous user behavior or suspicious script execution patterns. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059 - Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566 - Phishing, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures including user education and network-based protections against malicious payload delivery.