WP All Import Plugin 3.4.9 on WordPress custom_type cross site scripting ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP All Import Plugin 3.4.9 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument custom_type leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-16258. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP All Import Plugin 3.4.9 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument custom_type 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:

There is an XSS vulnerability in WP All Import plugin 3.4.9 for WordPress via pmxi-admin-import custom_type. NOTE: The vendor states that this is not a vulnerability. WP All Import is only able to be used by a logged in administrator, and the action described can only be taken advantage of by a logged in administrator

The weakness was published 04/12/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-16258 since 08/31/2018. 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 known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-133386, VDB-133384, VDB-133383 and VDB-133382. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Timelineinfo

08/31/2018 🔍
04/12/2019 +224 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +3 days 🔍
08/05/2024 +1939 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ansawaf.blogspot.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-16258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133385
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2019 15:01
Updated: 08/05/2024 23:09
Changes: 04/15/2019 15:01 (36), 05/29/2020 16:31 (18), 08/29/2023 08:46 (3), 06/04/2024 21:38 (27), 08/05/2024 23:09 (2)
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