CVE-2015-7989: XSS
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user list table in WordPress before 4.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted e-mail address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5714.
Credit: security@debian.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://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/f91a5fd10ea7245e5b41e288624819a37adf290a
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/26/7
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-7989
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3375
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3383
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033979
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.3.1
- https://wordpress.org/news/2015/09/wordpress-4-3-1/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8187
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7989?
CVE-2015-7989 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7989?
To fix CVE-2015-7989, update your WordPress installation to version 4.3.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7989?
Remote authenticated users of WordPress versions prior to 4.3.1 are affected by CVE-2015-7989.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-7989 facilitate?
CVE-2015-7989 can facilitate arbitrary web script or HTML injection through crafted e-mail addresses.
Is CVE-2015-7989 a unique vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-7989 is a distinct vulnerability different from CVE-2015-5714.
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