CVE-2015-3429: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 17 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in example.html in Genericons before 3.3.1, as used in WordPress before 4.2.2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a fragment identifier.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic Genericons | <=3.3 | |
| WordPress | <=4.2.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158271.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158278.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131802/WordPress-Twenty-Fifteen-4.2.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/41
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3328
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535486/100/1000/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74534
- https://github.com/Automattic/Genericons/commit/798ac98579dd72dfdb11bdee3e7bebf01cffb1f7
- https://wordpress.org/news/2015/05/wordpress-4-2-2/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7965
- https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-protect-your-wordpress-site-from-the-genericons-example-html-xss-vulnerability
- https://www.netsparker.com/cve-2015-3429-dom-xss-vulnerability-in-twenty-fifteen-wordpress-theme/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3429?
CVE-2015-3429 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-3429?
CVE-2015-3429 affects Genericons versions prior to 3.3.1 and WordPress versions prior to 4.2.2.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3429?
To fix CVE-2015-3429, upgrade Genericons to version 3.3.1 or later and WordPress to version 4.2.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3429?
CVE-2015-3429 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.
Can CVE-2015-3429 affect my website's security?
Yes, CVE-2015-3429 can significantly impact your website's security by allowing remote attackers to execute malicious scripts.
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