AMP for WP Plugin up to 0.9.97 on WordPress ampforwp_save_steps_data Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in AMP for WP Plugin up to 0.9.97 on WordPress. The impacted element is the function ampforwp_save_steps_data. The manipulation results in cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-20838. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMP for WP Plugin up to 0.9.97 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function ampforwp_save_steps_data. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

ampforwp_save_steps_data in the AMP for WP plugin before 0.9.97.21 for WordPress allows stored XSS.

The weakness was disclosed 05/13/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-20838 since 05/12/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 0.9.97.21 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AMP for WP Plugin 0.9.97.21

Timelineinfo

05/12/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/13/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/15/2023 +1586 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ampforwp.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134592

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2019 15:46
Updated: 09/15/2023 15:13
Changes: 05/13/2019 15:46 (38), 06/08/2020 22:37 (18), 09/15/2023 15:13 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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