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CVE-2013-0236: XSS

First published: Fri Jan 25 2013(Updated: )

From WordPress upstream v3.5.1 advisory [1]: * Two instances of cross-site scripting via shortcodes and post content. These issues were discovered by Jon Cave of the WordPress security team. References: [1] <a href="http://wordpress.org/news/2013/01/wordpress-3-5-1/">http://wordpress.org/news/2013/01/wordpress-3-5-1/</a> [2] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/25/7">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/25/7</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/WordPress<3.5.1
3.5.1
WordPress<=3.5.0
WordPress=0.71
WordPress=1.0
WordPress=1.0.1
WordPress=1.0.2
WordPress=1.1.1
WordPress=1.2
WordPress=1.2.1
WordPress=1.2.2
WordPress=1.2.3
WordPress=1.2.4
WordPress=1.2.5
WordPress=1.2.5-a
WordPress=1.3
WordPress=1.3.2
WordPress=1.3.3
WordPress=1.5
WordPress=1.5.1
WordPress=1.5.1.1
WordPress=1.5.1.2
WordPress=1.5.1.3
WordPress=1.5.2
WordPress=1.6.2
WordPress=2.0
WordPress=2.0.1
WordPress=2.0.2
WordPress=2.0.4
WordPress=2.0.5
WordPress=2.0.6
WordPress=2.0.7
WordPress=2.0.8
WordPress=2.0.9
WordPress=2.0.10
WordPress=2.0.11
WordPress=2.1
WordPress=2.1.1
WordPress=2.1.2
WordPress=2.1.3
WordPress=2.2
WordPress=2.2.1
WordPress=2.2.2
WordPress=2.2.3
WordPress=2.3
WordPress=2.3.1
WordPress=2.3.2
WordPress=2.3.3
WordPress=2.5
WordPress=2.5.1
WordPress=2.6
WordPress=2.6.1
WordPress=2.6.2
WordPress=2.6.3
WordPress=2.6.5
WordPress=2.7
WordPress=2.7.1
WordPress=2.8
WordPress=2.8.1
WordPress=2.8.2
WordPress=2.8.3
WordPress=2.8.4
WordPress=2.8.4-a
WordPress=2.8.5
WordPress=2.8.5.1
WordPress=2.8.5.2
WordPress=2.8.6
WordPress=2.9
WordPress=2.9.1
WordPress=2.9.1.1
WordPress=2.9.2
WordPress=3.3
WordPress=3.3.1
WordPress=3.3.2
WordPress=3.3.3
WordPress=3.4.0
WordPress=3.4.1
WordPress=3.4.2

Remedy

http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/23317

Remedy

http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/23322

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0236?

    CVE-2013-0236 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting nature.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0236?

    To fix CVE-2013-0236, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 3.5.2 or later.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2013-0236?

    CVE-2013-0236 is associated with cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that can be exploited through shortcodes and post content.

  • Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2013-0236?

    CVE-2013-0236 affects WordPress versions up to and including 3.5.1.

  • Who discovered the vulnerability listed as CVE-2013-0236?

    CVE-2013-0236 was discovered by Jon Cave of the WordPress security team.

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