CVE-2015-5714: XSS
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress before 4.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging the mishandling of unclosed HTML elements during processing of shortcode tags.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wordpress | 5.7.11+dfsg1-0+deb11u1 6.1.6+dfsg1-0+deb12u1 6.5.5+dfsg1-1 6.6.1+dfsg1-1 | |
| WordPress | <=4.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://wordpress.org/news/2015/09/wordpress-4-3-1/
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/f72b21af23da6b6d54208e5c1d65ececdaa109c8
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-5714
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3375
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3383
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76745
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033979
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.3.1
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8186
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5714?
CVE-2015-5714 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability allowing for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5714?
To fix CVE-2015-5714, update your WordPress installation to version 4.3.1 or later.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2015-5714?
CVE-2015-5714 affects WordPress versions prior to 4.3.1.
What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2015-5714?
CVE-2015-5714 allows remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts.
Is CVE-2015-5714 specific to any particular platform?
CVE-2015-5714 is primarily a vulnerability in the WordPress platform before version 4.3.1.
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