CVE-2007-0106: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CSRF protection scheme in WordPress before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a CSRF attack with an invalid token and quote characters or HTML tags in URL variable names, which are not properly handled when WordPress generates a new link to verify the request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0106?
CVE-2007-0106 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0106?
To fix CVE-2007-0106, upgrade to WordPress version 2.0.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2007-0106?
CVE-2007-0106 affects WordPress versions 2.0 through 2.0.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-0106 facilitate?
CVE-2007-0106 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through improper handling of CSRF tokens.
Can CVE-2007-0106 lead to data theft?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2007-0106 may allow attackers to steal sensitive data by injecting malicious scripts.