VDB-70332 · CVE-2014-4856 · SA59323

Polldaddy Polls / Ratings up to 2.0.23 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Polldaddy Polls and Ratings up to 2.0.23. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-4856. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Polldaddy Polls and Ratings up to 2.0.23 (Feedback Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part. 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Polldaddy Polls & Ratings plugin before 2.0.25 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a ratings shortcode and a unique ID. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was disclosed 07/10/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4856 since 07/10/2014. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.0.24 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA59323†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Feedback Software

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Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Polldaddy Polls / Ratings 2.0.24

Timelineinfo

07/10/2014 🔍
07/10/2014 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +259 days 🔍
03/08/2018 +1078 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4856 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4856
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70332
Secunia: 59323

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/08/2018 11:09
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (46), 03/08/2018 11:09 (3)
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