Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:WP-YT-AUDIO |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress YT-Audio Plugin 'v' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability |
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 YT-Audio Plugin 'v' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WordPress YT-Audio 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 YT-Audio 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. YT-Audio plugin 1.7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- WordPress YT-Audio Plugin 1.7
References
- BugTraq: 46591