CVE-2011-4618 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter in the Advanced Text Widget plugin, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4618?
CVE-2011-4618 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2013. 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 advancedtext.php in Advanced Text Widget plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4618?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplerealtytheme Advanced Text Widget Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2011-4618 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4618 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx4f-24fj-j3x8.