WordPress 1.5 index.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WordPress 1.5. The affected element is an unknown function of the file index.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument s can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-4165. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress 1.5 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument s 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the Blue Memories theme 1.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the s parameter, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-2757 and CVE-2007-4014. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 08/06/2007 by phoenix (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4165 since 08/07/2007. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 (35817), SecurityFocus (BID 25215†), OSVDB (36603†) and Secunia (SA26345†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-38177. 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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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: phoenix
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-4165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38176
X-Force: 35817
SecurityFocus: 25215 - Xu Yiyang WordPress Multiple Themes S Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 26345 - WordPress Blue Memories Theme "s" Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
OSVDB: 36603 - WordPress Blue Memories Theme index.php s Parameter XSS

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 08/27/2017 07:42
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (48), 08/27/2017 07:42 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:E6A:103

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