CVE-2007-5105 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the user_email parameter in the registration form, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-5105?
CVE-2007-5105 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 26 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-register.php in WordPress 2.0 and 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the user_email parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5105?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5105?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2007-5105 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5105 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5105, GHSA-jpj9-pwx9-945j.