WordPress up to 4.2.2 Contributor/Author Role cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 4.2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Contributor/Author Role Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5622. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WordPress up to 4.2.2 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Contributor/Author Role Handler. 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.

The weakness was published 07/23/2015 by Jon Cave (Mike) as WordPress.org Showcase Themes Plugins Mobile Support Get Involved About Blog Hosting Download WordPress WordPress 4.2.3 Security and Maintenance Release as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-5622 since 07/23/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85546 (Debian DLA-294-1 : wordpress security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175539 (Debian Security Update for wordpress (DSA 3383-1)).

Upgrading to version 4.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 20362.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (85546), SecurityFocus (BID 76011†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033037†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52256†). Similar entries are available at VDB-76801, VDB-76929, VDB-76934 and VDB-76932. 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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Nessus ID: 85546
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-294-1 : wordpress security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703328
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3328-1 (wordpress - security update)
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Upgrade: WordPress 4.2.3
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: WordPress.org Showcase Themes Plugins Mobile Support Get Involved About Blog Hosting Download WordPress WordPress 4.2.3 Security and Maintenance Release
Researcher: Jon Cave (Mike)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5622 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5622
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76800

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SecurityFocus: 76011 - WordPress Prior to 4.2.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033037
Vulnerability Center: 52256 - WordPress before 4.2.3 Remote XSS Related to wp-includes/kses.php and wp-includes/shortcodes.php, Low

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Created: 07/25/2015 10:59
Updated: 06/03/2022 19:05
Changes: 07/25/2015 10:59 (75), 11/01/2017 10:41 (6), 06/03/2022 18:58 (3), 06/03/2022 19:05 (1)
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