CVE-2013-0736: XSS
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Mingle Forum plugin 1.0.34 and possibly earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) modify user privileges or (2) conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0736?
CVE-2013-0736 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized actions by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0736?
To fix CVE-2013-0736, update the Mingle Forum plugin to the latest version, ensuring it is beyond version 1.0.34.
What kinds of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2013-0736?
CVE-2013-0736 allows attackers to hijack administrative authentication to modify user privileges or perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Which versions of Mingle Forum are affected by CVE-2013-0736?
CVE-2013-0736 affects Mingle Forum version 1.0.34 and earlier, including all previous versions.
Is the Mingle Forum plugin safe to use if I haven't updated it in a while due to CVE-2013-0736?
If you are using Mingle Forum version 1.0.34 or earlier, it is not safe to use due to the vulnerability identified in CVE-2013-0736.