CVE-2014-4578 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the uid parameter in the WP App Maker plugin for WordPress.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4578?
CVE-2014-4578 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2014. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in asset-studio/icons-launcher.php in the WP App Maker plugin 1.0.16.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the uid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp App Maker Project Wp App Maker.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4578 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-2014-4578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cf4q-285j-qmv8.