CVE-2015-3438: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 05 2015(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress before 4.1.2, when MySQL is used without strict mode, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) four-byte UTF-8 character or (2) invalid character that reaches the database layer, as demonstrated by a crafted character in a comment.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=4.1.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.1.2
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157391.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158271.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158278.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3250
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74269
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032207
- https://cedricvb.be/post/wordpress-stored-xss-vulnerability-4-1-2/
- https://wordpress.org/news/2015/04/wordpress-4-1-2/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7929
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3438?
CVE-2015-3438 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3438?
To fix CVE-2015-3438, update WordPress to version 4.1.2 or later.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2015-3438?
CVE-2015-3438 affects all WordPress versions prior to 4.1.2.
Can CVE-2015-3438 be exploited in a database with strict mode?
No, CVE-2015-3438 can only be exploited when MySQL is used without strict mode.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2015-3438 include?
CVE-2015-3438 includes multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
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