VDB-66105 · CVE-2012-6630 · SA49170

Rick Mead Media Library Categories 1.1.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Rick Mead Media Library Categories 1.1.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Media Library. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-6630. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Rick Mead Media Library Categories 1.1.1 (Software Library). This affects an unknown code of the component Media Library. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Media Library Categories plugin 1.1.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) bulk parameter to media-library-categories/add.php or (2) q parameter to media-library-categories/view.php.

The weakness was published 01/16/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-6630 since 01/16/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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.

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 vulnerability database at Secunia (SA49170†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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05/15/2012 🔍
01/16/2014 +611 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +432 days 🔍
02/25/2018 +1069 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-6630 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6630
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66105
Secunia: 49170 - WordPress Media Library Categories Plugin "q" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 02/25/2018 10:02
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (44), 02/25/2018 10:02 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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