CVE-2013-6991 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the procname parameter in the WP-Cron Dashboard plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-6991?
CVE-2013-6991 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP-Cron Dashboard plugin 1.1.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the procname parameter to wp-admin/tools.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wokamoto Wp-Cron Dashboard.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6991 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-2013-6991 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6991 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97x4-5fr8-qqw4.