CVE-2014-4591 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_id parameter in the WP-Picasa-Image plugin for WordPress.
- 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-2014-4591?
CVE-2014-4591 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in picasa_upload.php in the WP-Picasa-Image plugin 1.0 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Picasa Image Project Wp Picasa Image.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4591 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-2014-4591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2qc-2x66-h864.