CVE-2015-3440: XSS
First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-includes/wp-db.php in WordPress before 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a long comment that is improperly stored because of limitations on the MySQL TEXT data type.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| WordPress | <=4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.2.1
- 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://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/121320
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131644/WordPress-4.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/84
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3250
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74334
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032199
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/32299
- https://klikki.fi/adv/wordpress2.html
- https://wordpress.org/news/2015/04/wordpress-4-2-1/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7945
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36844/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3440?
The severity of CVE-2015-3440 is considered moderate due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3440?
To fix CVE-2015-3440, upgrade to WordPress version 4.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-3440?
CVE-2015-3440 affects WordPress versions prior to 4.2.1 and certain versions of Debian Linux.
Can CVE-2015-3440 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2015-3440 can potentially lead to data theft through malicious scripts injected by attackers.
Is CVE-2015-3440 still a threat to current WordPress users?
No, CVE-2015-3440 is not a threat to current WordPress users who have upgraded to versions beyond 4.2.1.
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