CVE-2014-7958 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the dbhost parameter in the BulletProof Security plugin admin panel, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-7958?
CVE-2014-7958 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dbhost parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7958?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ait-Pro Bulletproof Security.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7958?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7958 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-2014-7958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7958 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2014-7959 SQL injection in n/a
- CVE-2021-39327 BulletProof Security <= 5.1 Sensitive Information Disclosure
- CVE-2014-8749 Server-side request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2022-1265 BulletProof Security < 6.1 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2022-0590 BulletProof Security < 5.8 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx3j-j3m2-q9vw.