CVE-2014-4565 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the Verification Code for Comments plugin, 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-2014-4565?
CVE-2014-4565 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 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 vcc.js.php in the Verification Code for Comments plugin 2.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) vp, (2) vs, (3) l, (4) vu, or (5) vm parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4565?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Verification Code for Comments Project Verification Code for Comments.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4565 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-2014-4565 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4565 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gr4-4427-r4w7.