CVE-2016-1000150 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in the simplified-content WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2016-1000150?
CVE-2016-1000150 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2016. 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
Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin simplified-content v1.0.0
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1000150?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oxil Simplified-Content.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000150?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1000150 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-2016-1000150 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1000150 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7g5-m268-h27w.