CVE-2013-4626: XSS
Published Sep 26, 2013
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BackWPup plugin before 3.0.13 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tab parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin<=3.0.12
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.1
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.2
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.3
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.4
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.5
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.6
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.7
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.8
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.9
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.10
Marketpress Backwpup Plugin=3.0.11
WordPress WordPress
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 26, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4626?
CVE-2013-4626 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4626?
To fix CVE-2013-4626, update the BackWPup plugin to version 3.0.13 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4626?
CVE-2013-4626 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
4
Which versions of BackWPup are affected by CVE-2013-4626?
CVE-2013-4626 affects BackWPup plugin versions prior to 3.0.13.
5
Can CVE-2013-4626 affect my WordPress site?
Yes, if you are using an affected version of the BackWPup plugin on your WordPress site, you are at risk from CVE-2013-4626.