CVE-2018-5776: XSS

Published Jan 18, 2018
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Updated

WordPress before 4.9.2 has XSS in the Flash fallback files in MediaElement (under wp-includes/js/mediaelement).

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress<4.9.2

Event History

Jan 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5776?

CVE-2018-5776 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5776?

To fix CVE-2018-5776, update your WordPress installation to version 4.9.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5776?

CVE-2018-5776 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in WordPress.

4

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2018-5776?

CVE-2018-5776 affects all versions of WordPress prior to 4.9.2.

5

What components of WordPress are impacted by CVE-2018-5776?

CVE-2018-5776 impacts the Flash fallback files in the MediaElement component under wp-includes/js/mediaelement.

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