CVE-2015-8834: XSS
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-includes/wp-db.php in WordPress before 4.2.2 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. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-3440.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=4.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8834?
CVE-2015-8834 is considered moderate in severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8834?
To fix CVE-2015-8834, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 4.2.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8834?
CVE-2015-8834 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2015-8834?
Versions of WordPress prior to 4.2.2 are affected by CVE-2015-8834.
What can attackers do with CVE-2015-8834?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-8834 can execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through improperly stored comments.
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