CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4562: XSS

First published: Mon Nov 28 2011(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) view/admin/log_item.php and (2) view/admin/log_item_details.php in the Redirection plugin 2.2.9 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer HTTP header in a request to a post that does not exist.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
John Godley Redirection Plugin=2.2.9
WordPress
All of
John Godley Redirection Plugin=2.2.9
WordPress

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4562?

    CVE-2011-4562 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4562?

    To fix CVE-2011-4562, upgrade the Redirection plugin to version 2.2.10 or later.

  • What are the affected components of CVE-2011-4562?

    CVE-2011-4562 affects the Redirection plugin version 2.2.9 for WordPress, specifically in view/admin/log_item.php and view/admin/log_item_details.php.

  • Can CVE-2011-4562 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-4562 can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious scripts via the Referer HTTP header.

  • Are all versions of the Redirection plugin vulnerable to CVE-2011-4562?

    No, only version 2.2.9 of the Redirection plugin is vulnerable to CVE-2011-4562; subsequent versions are patched.

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