CVE-2013-1765 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the smart-flv plugin for WordPress, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2013-1765?
CVE-2013-1765 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2014. 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jwplayer.swf in the smart-flv plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) link or (2) playerready parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1765?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smart-Flv Plugin Project Smart-Flv.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1765?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1765 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-2013-1765 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1765 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7vf-2g3g-3x39.