CVE-2014-7181: XSS

Published Oct 16, 2014

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Max Foundry MaxButtons plugin before 1.26.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter in a button action on the maxbuttons-controller page to wp-admin/admin.php, related to the button creation page.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Maxfoundry Maxbuttons=1.26.0

Event History

Oct 16, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7181?

CVE-2014-7181 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7181?

To fix CVE-2014-7181, update the Max Foundry MaxButtons plugin to version 1.26.1 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-7181?

CVE-2014-7181 affects the Max Foundry MaxButtons plugin versions prior to 1.26.1 on WordPress.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7181?

CVE-2014-7181 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Can CVE-2014-7181 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-7181 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted requests to the vulnerable plugin.