CVE-2016-4566: XSS
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plupload.flash.swf in Plupload before 2.1.9, as used in WordPress before 4.5.2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Same-Origin Method Execution (SOME) attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=4.5.1 | |
| Plupload Plupload | <=2.1.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/07/2
- http://www.plupload.com/punbb/viewtopic.php?pid=28690
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035818
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5.2
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/37382/
- https://gist.github.com/cure53/09a81530a44f6b8173f545accc9ed07e
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/05/wordpress-4-5-2/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8489
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4566?
CVE-2016-4566 is categorized as a critical cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4566?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4566, upgrade Plupload to version 2.1.9 or later and WordPress to version 4.5.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4566?
CVE-2016-4566 affects Plupload versions prior to 2.1.9 and WordPress versions prior to 4.5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4566 enable?
CVE-2016-4566 allows remote attackers to execute Same-Origin Method Execution (SOME) attacks.
Can CVE-2016-4566 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4566 can be exploited remotely to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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