Easing Slider up to 2.2.0.5 wp-admin/admin.php Edit cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Easing Slider up to 2.2.0.5. This affects an unknown part of the file wp-admin/admin.php. The manipulation of the argument Edit results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1436. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Easing Slider up to 2.2.0.5. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file wp-admin/admin.php. The manipulation of the argument edit 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 Easing Slider plugin before 2.2.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the edit parameter in the (1) easingslider_manage_customizations or (2) easingslider_edit_sliders page to wp-admin/admin.php.

The weakness was presented 02/16/2015 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1436 since 01/31/2015. 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 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:wp-admin/admin.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13111 (WordPress Easing Slider Plugin Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.2.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100861), SecurityFocus (BID 72572†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50424†). 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: 4.1

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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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Easing Slider 2.2.0.6

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01/31/2015 🔍
02/11/2015 +11 days 🔍
02/11/2015 +0 days 🔍
02/16/2015 +5 days 🔍
02/16/2015 +0 days 🔍
03/30/2015 +42 days 🔍
06/09/2015 +71 days 🔍
11/30/2024 +3462 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 130355
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1436 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1436
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74208
X-Force: 100861
SecurityFocus: 72572 - WordPress Easing Slider Plugin CVE-2015-1436 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 50424 - Easing Slider Plugin for WordPress Remote XSS Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2015 12:11
Updated: 11/30/2024 13:56
Changes: 03/30/2015 12:11 (55), 06/30/2017 05:47 (6), 04/16/2022 14:29 (3), 11/30/2024 13:56 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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