CVE-2015-20019

Public Exploit

Content text slider on post < 6.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues

References

Link	Tags
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Dec/124	mailing list exploit third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f92b211-e09c-4ed0-bc98-27e0b51b1f86	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1393044/content-text-slider-on-post	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-20019?: CVE-2015-20019 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-20019?: To fix CVE-2015-20019, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-20019 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2015-20019 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-20019?: CVE-2015-20019 affects Unknown Content text slider on post.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions