WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1/4.7.2 Taxonomy Term Name wp-admin/js/tags-box.js cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1/4.7.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file wp-admin/js/tags-box.js of the component Taxonomy Term Name Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-6818. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1/4.7.2 (Content Management System). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file wp-admin/js/tags-box.js of the component Taxonomy Term Name Handler. The manipulation 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:

In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/js/tags-box.js), there is cross-site scripting (XSS) via taxonomy term names.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2017. The weakness was released 03/12/2017 by Yorick Koster (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-6818 since 03/11/2017. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97635 (WordPress < 4.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11769 (WordPress Prior to 4.7.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 4.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97635), SecurityFocus (BID 96601†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037959†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97852, VDB-97853, VDB-97854 and VDB-97855. 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: 97635
Nessus Name: WordPress < 4.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803448
OpenVAS Name: WordPress Multiple Vulnerabilities Mar17 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 4.7.3

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Yorick Koster
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6818 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97856
SecurityFocus: 96601 - WordPress Prior to 4.7.3 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1037959

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2017 08:34
Updated: 12/25/2024 21:11
Changes: 03/12/2017 08:34 (79), 06/08/2020 07:15 (2), 12/25/2024 21:11 (17)
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