CVE-2010-4536: XSS
First published: Mon Jan 03 2011(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in KSES, as used in WordPress before 3.0.4, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the & (ampersand) character, (2) the case of an attribute name, (3) a padded entity, and (4) an entity that is not in normalized form.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=3.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/17172/branches/3.0
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053289.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053293.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42755
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43000
- http://wordpress.org/news/2010/12/3-0-4-update/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/30/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45620
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3335
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0167
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4536?
CVE-2010-4536 has been assessed as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code injection via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4536?
To fix CVE-2010-4536, users should upgrade to WordPress version 3.0.4 or later, which contains patches for these XSS vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-4536?
CVE-2010-4536 affects WordPress installations prior to version 3.0.4, particularly those utilizing the KSES code for input sanitization.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-4536?
CVE-2010-4536 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts on a victim's browser.
What potential impact does CVE-2010-4536 have?
The potential impact of CVE-2010-4536 includes unauthorized access to user sessions, modification of web content, and redirecting users to malicious sites.
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