Iptanus File Upload Plugin up to 4.3.3 on WordPress Setting cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Iptanus File Upload Plugin up to 4.3.3 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-9844. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Iptanus File Upload Plugin up to 4.3.3 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This issue affects an unknown function of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.4 for WordPress mishandles Settings attributes, leading to XSS.

The bug was discovered 04/07/2018. The weakness was presented 04/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at wordpress.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9844 since 04/07/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 4.3.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (44444). See VDB-115511 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: File Upload Plugin 4.3.4

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-9844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115913
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2018 11:25
Updated: 08/20/2025 19:26
Changes: 04/08/2018 11:25 (61), 01/23/2020 08:20 (5), 08/20/2025 19:26 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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