CVE-2007-5710: XSS

Published Oct 30, 2007
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/edit-post-rows.php in WordPress 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the postscolumns array parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress=2.3

Event History

Oct 30, 2007
CVE Published
07:46 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5710?

CVE-2007-5710 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5710?

To fix CVE-2007-5710, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 2.3.1 or later, which contains a patch for this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5710?

CVE-2007-5710 affects users of WordPress version 2.3, particularly those who utilize the wp-admin/edit-post-rows.php functionality.

4

What type of attack can be performed via CVE-2007-5710?

CVE-2007-5710 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious scripts through the posts_columns array parameter.

5

Is CVE-2007-5710 still a risk today?

While CVE-2007-5710 is considered outdated, it remains a risk for users who have not updated their WordPress version, making timely updates crucial for security.

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