CVE-2015-4557: XSS

Published Apr 12, 2018
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the newTwittersignbutton function in nextend-Twitter-connect.php in the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the redirectto parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2015-4413.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nextendweb Nextend Twitter Connect Wordpress<1.5.2

Event History

Apr 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4557?

CVE-2015-4557 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4557?

To fix CVE-2015-4557, update the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin to version 1.5.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-4557?

CVE-2015-4557 affects users of the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.5.2.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-4557 enable?

CVE-2015-4557 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.

5

Is CVE-2015-4557 still a risk in newer versions of WordPress?

CVE-2015-4557 is no longer a risk in WordPress if the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin has been updated to version 1.5.2 or higher.

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