CVE-2009-1030: XSS
First published: Fri Mar 20 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the choose_primary_blog function in wp-includes/wpmu-functions.php in WordPress MU (WPMU) before 2.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Host header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =1.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.3.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.0-rc3 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.5a | |
| WordPress | =1.2.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.0-rc2 | |
| WordPress | =1.3.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.0-rc4 | |
| WordPress | =2.7 | |
| WordPress | =1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.4-rc1 | |
| WordPress | <=2.6 | |
| WordPress | =1.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.3.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5-rc1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.0 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.5 | |
| WordPress | =1.0-rc1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1030?
CVE-2009-1030 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1030?
To fix CVE-2009-1030, upgrade your WordPress MU installation to version 2.7 or later.
Which versions of WordPress MU are affected by CVE-2009-1030?
CVE-2009-1030 affects WordPress MU versions prior to 2.7 including 1.5.1, 1.3.3, 2.6.3, and several others.
Can CVE-2009-1030 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1030 can be exploited remotely by attackers injecting scripts through the HTTP Host header.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-1030?
The potential impact of CVE-2009-1030 includes unauthorized access to user sessions and manipulation of site content.
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