VDB-70600 · CVE-2014-5196 · SA60590

Improved user search in backend up to 1.2.3 improved-user-search-in-backend.php iusib_meta_fields cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Improved user search in backend up to 1.2.3. This affects an unknown part of the file improved-user-search-in-backend.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument iusib_meta_fields can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-5196. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Improved user search in backend up to 1.2.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file improved-user-search-in-backend.php. The manipulation of the argument iusib_meta_fields 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in improved-user-search-in-backend.php in the backend in the Improved user search in backend plugin before 1.2.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that insert XSS sequences via the iusib_meta_fields parameter.

The weakness was published 08/12/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-5196 since 08/12/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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:improved-user-search-in-backend.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.2.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA60590†). 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
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Improved user search in backend 1.2.4

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03/26/2015 +226 days 🔍
03/06/2018 +1076 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-5196 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70600
Secunia: 60590

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/06/2018 09:36
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (47), 03/06/2018 09:36 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:0A9:103

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