WordPress up to 2.3.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WordPress up to 2.3.1. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0236. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 2.3.1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. 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:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress before 3.5.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) gallery shortcodes or (2) the content of a post.

The weakness was published 07/08/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at core.trac.wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-0236 since 12/06/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64288 (FreeBSD : wordpress -- multiple vulnerabilities (559e00b7-6a4d-11e2-b6b0-10bf48230856)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13205 (WordPress Versions Prior to 3.5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (64288) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38576†). Similar entries are available at VDB-7498 and VDB-8752. 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-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 64288
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : wordpress -- multiple vulnerabilities (559e00b7-6a4d-11e2-b6b0-10bf48230856)
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OpenVAS ID: 866044
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wordpress FEDORA-2013-11630
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 2.3.2

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12/06/2012 🔍
01/30/2013 +55 days 🔍
02/27/2013 +28 days 🔍
07/08/2013 +131 days 🔍
07/08/2013 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +624 days 🔍
01/03/2022 +2477 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: 23317
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-0236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64440
Vulnerability Center: 38576 - Wordpress <3.5.1 Remote XSS via Shortcodes and HTTP POST Content, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/03/2022 14:39
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (63), 04/25/2017 11:17 (2), 01/03/2022 14:35 (3), 01/03/2022 14:39 (1)
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