CVE-2014-7139: XSS
First published: Fri Oct 10 2014(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Contact Form DB (aka CFDB and contact-form-7-to-database-extension) plugin before 2.8.16 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) form or (2) enc parameter in the CF7DBPluginShortCodeBuilder page to wp-admin/admin.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PenguinArts Contact Form 7 Database CFDB7 | <=2.8.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128625/WordPress-Contact-Form-DB-2.8.13-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533642/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70374
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7-to-database-extension/changelog
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23233
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7139?
CVE-2014-7139 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7139?
To fix CVE-2014-7139, update the Contact Form DB plugin to version 2.8.16 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-7139?
CVE-2014-7139 affects all versions of the Contact Form DB plugin prior to version 2.8.16.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-7139 enable?
CVE-2014-7139 can enable remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via malicious scripts injected into the form or enc parameters.
Are there any specific plugins affected by CVE-2014-7139?
CVE-2014-7139 specifically affects the Contact Form 7 Database (CFDB) plugin versions up to 2.8.15.
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