WordPress up to 2.0.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 2.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-0985. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WordPress up to 2.0.1 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the "post comment" functionality of WordPress 2.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) website, and (3) comment parameters.

The weakness was shared 03/03/2006 by k4p0 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-0985. 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.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24957), SecurityFocus (BID 16880†), Secunia (SA19050†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30765†). The entries VDB-27703 and VDB-28985 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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02/27/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +1439 days 🔍
04/29/2025 +3701 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: k4p0
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-0985 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0985
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28984
X-Force: 24957
SecurityFocus: 16880 - WordPress Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19050
Vulnerability Center: 30765 - WordPress 2.0.1 and earlier Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 04/29/2025 07:34
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (48), 03/20/2017 09:27 (9), 07/08/2021 09:00 (3), 04/29/2025 07:34 (15)
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