CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4139: XSS

First published: Fri Aug 03 2007(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Temporary Uploads editing functionality (wp-admin/includes/upload.php) in WordPress 2.2.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the style parameter to wp-admin/upload.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress=2.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4139?

    CVE-2007-4139 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4139?

    To fix CVE-2007-4139, you should upgrade to a secure version of WordPress that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2007-4139 have on my WordPress site?

    CVE-2007-4139 allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts or HTML on your WordPress site, compromising user data and site integrity.

  • Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2007-4139?

    CVE-2007-4139 specifically affects WordPress version 2.2.1.

  • How can I identify if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2007-4139?

    If you are running WordPress version 2.2.1, your site is vulnerable to CVE-2007-4139 and should be updated immediately.

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