Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:WP-ZOTPRESS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress Zotpress Plugin citation Parameter XSS |
Release Date |
2011/03/10 |
Update Number |
1880 |
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 Zotpress Plugin Citation Parameter Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WordPress ZotPress plugin. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
The Zotpress 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. Zotpress plugin 2.6.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- WordPress Zotpress Plugin 2.6.1
References
- BugTraq: 46592
- URL: http://wordpress.org/
- URL: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/zotpress/