CVE-2014-1888: XSS
First published: Fri Feb 28 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BuddyPress plugin before 1.9.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name field to groups/create/step/group-details. NOTE: this can be exploited without authentication by leveraging CVE-2014-1889.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BuddyPress | <=1.9 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.1 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.2 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.3 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.3.1 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.4 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.5 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.6 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.5.7 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6.1 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6.2 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6.3 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6.4 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.6.5 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.7 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.7.1 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.7.2 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.7.3 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.8 | |
| BuddyPress | =1.8.1 | |
| WordPress |
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Reference Links
- http://buddypress.org/2014/02/buddypress-1-9-2
- http://osvdb.org/103307
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125212/WordPress-Buddypress-1.9.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531049/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65555
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91175
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1888?
CVE-2014-1888 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1888?
To fix CVE-2014-1888, upgrade to BuddyPress version 1.9.2 or later.
What versions of BuddyPress are affected by CVE-2014-1888?
CVE-2014-1888 affects BuddyPress versions prior to 1.9.2, including versions 1.5 through 1.8.1.
Can CVE-2014-1888 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2014-1888 can be exploited without authentication by leveraging certain vulnerabilities.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1888 classified as?
CVE-2014-1888 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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