CVE-2020-8799 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in WTI Like Post plugin allows attackers to execute scripts in administrators' browsers, potentially leading to site compromise.
- 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-2020-8799?
CVE-2020-8799 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Stored XSS vulnerability has been found in the administration page of the WTI Like Post plugin through 1.4.5 for WordPress. Once the administrator has submitted the data, the script stored is executed for all the users visiting the website.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8799?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webtechideas Wti Like Post.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8799?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8799 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-2020-8799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg28-v9fx-wgww.