CVE-2012-4768: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 04 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Download Monitor plugin before 3.3.5.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dlsearch parameter to the default URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPChill Download Monitor | =3.3.5.7 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-09/0042.html
- http://osvdb.org/85319
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/116408/wpdownloadmonitor3357-xss.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50511
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/wordpress-download-monitor-xss.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78422
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4768?
CVE-2012-4768 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to inject malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4768?
To fix CVE-2012-4768, update the Download Monitor plugin to version 3.3.5.9 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4768?
CVE-2012-4768 affects users of the Download Monitor plugin versions prior to 3.3.5.9 installed on WordPress.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4768?
CVE-2012-4768 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts.
What parameters are involved in CVE-2012-4768?
CVE-2012-4768 involves the dlsearch parameter which is manipulated to exploit the vulnerability.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/mikejolley
- canonical/wpchill download monitor
- version/wpchill download monitor/3.3.5.7