CVE-2013-2201 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via media, plugin, or theme operations, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-2201?
CVE-2013-2201 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 8 Jul 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress before 3.5.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) uploads of media files, (2) editing of media files, (3) installation of plugins, (4) updates to plugins, (5) installation of themes, or (6) updates to themes.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2201?
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-2013-2201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2201, GHSA-8rr8-9498-4v45.