WordPress up to 3.9.2 wptexturize cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WordPress up to 3.9.2. This affects the function wptexturize. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9031. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 3.9.2 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function wptexturize. 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 published 11/25/2014 by Jouko Pynnonen as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9031 since 11/20/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79613 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : wordpress (MDVSA-2014:233)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13075 (WordPress Versions Prior to 3.9.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 3.7.5 or 3.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99819), Tenable (79613), SecurityFocus (BID 71237†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47454†). Similar entries are available at VDB-68272, VDB-68273, VDB-68274 and VDB-68275. 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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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 79613
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : wordpress (MDVSA-2014:233)
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OpenVAS ID: 703085
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3085-1 (wordpress - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.7.5/3.9.3

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Jouko Pynnonen
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9031 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9031
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68560

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X-Force: 99819 - Wordpress wptexturize() cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71237 - WordPress 'comment' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031243
Vulnerability Center: 47454 - WordPress \x27wptexturize\x27 Remote XSS Vulnerability via Crafted Use of Shortcode Brackets in a Text Field, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 01/13/2015 14:19
Updated: 03/02/2022 04:01
Changes: 01/13/2015 14:19 (77), 06/13/2017 09:20 (3), 03/02/2022 03:53 (4), 03/02/2022 04:01 (1)
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