WP RESTful up to 0.1 html_api_authorize.php oauth_callback_temp cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in WP RESTful up to 0.1. This affects an unknown function of the file html_api_authorize.php. Such manipulation of the argument oauth_callback_temp leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4595. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP RESTful up to 0.1 (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file html_api_authorize.php. The manipulation of the argument oauth_callback_temp with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the WP RESTful plugin 0.1 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) oauth_callback parameter to html_api_authorize.php or the (2) oauth_token_temp or (3) oauth_callback_temp parameter to html_api_login.php.

The weakness was disclosed 07/02/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at codevigilant.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-4595 since 06/23/2014. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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:html_api_authorize.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12995 (WordPress WP-RESTful Plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

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 (94223), SecurityFocus (BID 68432†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45371†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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03/26/2015 +255 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: codevigilant.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-4595 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4595
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70232
X-Force: 94223
SecurityFocus: 68432 - WordPress WP RESTful Plugin CVE-2014-4595 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 45371 - WordPress WP RESTful Plugin Multiple Remote XSS Vulnerabilities, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 12/15/2024 10:34
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (48), 06/02/2017 07:33 (9), 12/15/2024 10:34 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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