Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:WP-IGIT-POSTS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress IGIT Posts Slider Widget Plugin 'src' Parameter XSS |
Release Date |
2011/03/11 |
Update Number |
1881 |
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 IGIT Posts Slider Widget Plugin 'src' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress IGIT posts slider widget plugin. An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site.
Extended Description
The IGIT Posts Slider Widget plugin for WordPress 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. IGIT Posts Slider Widget plugin 1.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- WordPress IGIT Posts Slider Widget Plugin 1.0
References
- BugTraq: 46589