CVE-2014-8364 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ss_id parameter in the wpSS plugin, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2014-8364?
CVE-2014-8364 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 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 ss_handler.php in the WordPress Spreadsheet (wpSS) plugin 0.62 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ss_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8364?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tim Rohrer Wordpress Spreadsheet Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8364?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8364 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-2014-8364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fm3-2pmx-c3ff.