CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-9296: XSS

First published: Tue Aug 13 2019(Updated: )

The download-monitor plugin before 1.7.1 for WordPress has XSS related to add_query_arg.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WPChill Download Monitor<1.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-9296?

    CVE-2015-9296 is a vulnerability in the download-monitor plugin for WordPress that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How does CVE-2015-9296 impact WordPress websites?

    CVE-2015-9296 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or stealing sensitive information.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9296?

    CVE-2015-9296 has a severity rating of medium (6.1 out of 10).

  • Which version of the download-monitor plugin is affected by CVE-2015-9296?

    The download-monitor plugin before version 1.7.1 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2015-9296.

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-9296?

    To fix CVE-2015-9296, update the download-monitor plugin to version 1.7.1 or newer.

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