CVE-2015-1384 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the Banner Effect Header plugin, potentially compromising admin sessions.
- 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-2015-1384?
CVE-2015-1384 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2015. 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 the Banner Effect Header plugin before 1.2.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner_effect_divid parameter in the BannerEffectOptions page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1384?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Banner Effect Header Project Banner Effect Header.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1384?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1384 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-2015-1384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1384 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x33f-8jwv-mmx3.