VDB-164188 · CVE-2020-28034 · GCVE-0-2020-28034

WordPress up to 5.5.1 Global Variable cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 5.5.1. This affects an unknown part of the component Global Variable Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2020-28034. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WordPress up to 5.5.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Global Variable Handler. 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 weakness was presented 11/03/2020. The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-28034. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 5.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

WordPress

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://wordpress.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: WordPress 5.5.2

Timelineinfo

10/31/2020 🔍
11/03/2020 +3 days 🔍
11/03/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/01/2020 +28 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-28034 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-28034
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164188

Entryinfo

Created: 11/03/2020 08:43
Updated: 12/01/2020 11:04
Changes: 11/03/2020 08:43 (38), 12/01/2020 10:58 (2), 12/01/2020 11:04 (18)
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