CVE-2016-15041: MainWP Dashboard – The Private WordPress Manager for Multiple Website Maintenance Plugin <= 3.1.2 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed Oct 16 2024(Updated: )
The MainWP Dashboard – The Private WordPress Manager for Multiple Website Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘mwp_setup_purchase_username’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HPE OneView Global Dashboard | <=3.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9b1445f-3b6b-40fa-9a12-f55d63668dda?source=cve
- https://klikki.fi/adv/mainwp.html
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-mainwp-dashboard-cross-site-scripting-3-1-2/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20191101060009/https%3A//klikki.fi/adv/mainwp.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-15041?
CVE-2016-15041 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15041?
To fix CVE-2016-15041, update the MainWP Dashboard plugin to version 3.1.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-15041?
CVE-2016-15041 affects all versions of the MainWP Dashboard plugin up to and including version 3.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-15041?
CVE-2016-15041 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-15041 impact website security?
Yes, CVE-2016-15041 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an affected user's session, potentially compromising website security.
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