CVE-2015-5057 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in Broken Link Checker plugin allows attackers to inject scripts into the WordPress admin panel.
- 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-2015-5057?
CVE-2015-5057 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. 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 exists in the Wordpress admin panel when the Broken Link Checker plugin before 1.10.9 is installed.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5057?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broken Link Checker Project Broken Link Checker.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5057 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-2015-5057 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5057 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rq9-v38v-9jfw.