VID |
210168 |
Severity |
30 |
Port |
80, ... |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
CGI |
Detailed Description |
According to its self-reported version number, the WordPress application running on the remote web server is 3.3.x prior to 3.3.1. It is, therefore, affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session.
* References: https://wordpress.org/news/2012/01/wordpress-3-3-1/ https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.3.1
* Platforms affected: WordPress versions prior to 3.3.1 Any operating system Any version |
Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of WordPress (3.3.1 or later), available from the WordPress Download Web site at http://wordpress.org/download/ |
Related URL |
CVE-2012-0287 (CVE) |
Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
Related URL |
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