CVE-2015-1494: XSS
First published: Tue Feb 17 2015(Updated: )
The FancyBox for WordPress plugin before 3.0.3 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an mfbfw[*] parameter in an update action to wp-admin/admin-post.php, as demonstrated by the mfbfw[padding] parameter and exploited in the wild in February 2015.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FancyBox | <=3.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.sucuri.net/2015/02/zero-day-in-the-fancybox-for-wordpress-plugin.html
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/118543
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36087
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/05/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72506
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1082625/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/fancybox-for-wordpress/changelog/
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/possible-malware-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1494?
CVE-2015-1494 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1494?
To fix CVE-2015-1494, update the FancyBox for WordPress plugin to version 3.0.3 or later.
What types of attacks does CVE-2015-1494 enable?
CVE-2015-1494 enables remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Which versions of the FancyBox for WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2015-1494?
Versions of the FancyBox for WordPress plugin prior to 3.0.3 are affected by CVE-2015-1494.
What action could be exploited in CVE-2015-1494?
The vulnerability can be exploited via the mfbfw[*] parameter in an update action to wp-admin/admin-post.php.
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