Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:WP-AJAX-RECENT-POSTS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress WP Ajax Recent Posts Plugin number Parameter Cross Site Scripting |
Release Date |
2011/04/27 |
Update Number |
1910 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: WordPress WP Ajax Recent Posts Plugin number Parameter Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WordPress WP Ajax Recent Posts Plugin. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
The WP Ajax Recent Posts WordPress Plugin is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. WP Ajax Recent Posts WordPress Plugin 1.0.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- QiQiBoY WP Ajax Recent Posts 1.0.1
References