8.8
CWE
352 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-6357: CSRF

First published: Sat Jan 27 2018(Updated: )

The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin before 3.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF via the recordsArray parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, with resultant social_widget_icon_array_order XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acurax Social Media Widget<=3.2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-6357.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is "The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin be…"

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6357?

    The severity of CVE-2018-6357 is high (8.8).

  • How does CVE-2018-6357 affect the acurax-social-media-widget plugin?

    CVE-2018-6357 affects the acurax-social-media-widget plugin version 3.2.5 and below.

  • How can the vulnerability be exploited?

    The vulnerability can be exploited through a CSRF attack via the recordsArray parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, resulting in social_widget_icon_array_order XSS.

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