VDB-139801 · CVE-2016-10877 · GCVE-0-2016-10877

wp-editor Plugin up to 1.2.6.2 on WordPress cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in wp-editor Plugin up to 1.2.6.2 on WordPress. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10877. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in wp-editor Plugin up to 1.2.6.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6.3 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

The weakness was released 08/12/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10877 since 08/12/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.2.6.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

wp-editor Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: wp-editor Plugin 1.2.6.3

Timelineinfo

08/12/2019 🔍
08/12/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/23/2023 +1563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139801

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2019 07:12
Updated: 11/23/2023 09:27
Changes: 08/13/2019 07:12 (35), 07/25/2020 09:36 (4), 11/23/2023 09:23 (2), 11/23/2023 09:27 (18)
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