Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:YOAST-WP |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Yoast Google Analytics for WordPress Plugin Cross Site Scripting |
Release Date |
2014/09/09 |
Update Number |
2416 |
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: Yoast Google Analytics for WordPress Plugin Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Yoast Google Analytics Wordpress Plugin. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Yoast Google Analytics for 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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks. This issue affects version 3.2.4 of the plugin.
Affected Products
- Yoast Google Analytics for WordPress Plugin 3.2.4
References
- BugTraq: 37209