CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-6944: XSS

First published: Fri Feb 16 2018(Updated: )

core/lib/upload/um-file-upload.php in the UltimateMember plugin 2.0 for WordPress has a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user input passed to the $temp variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ultimate Member=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-6944?

    CVE-2018-6944 is a vulnerability in the UltimateMember plugin 2.0 for WordPress that allows for cross-site scripting due to improper input sanitization.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-6944?

    CVE-2018-6944 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

  • How does CVE-2018-6944 affect UltimateMember plugin 2.0 for WordPress?

    CVE-2018-6944 affects UltimateMember plugin 2.0 for WordPress by allowing attackers to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2018-6944?

    CVE-2018-6944 is associated with CWE-79, which is the category for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

  • How can I fix the CVE-2018-6944 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2018-6944 vulnerability, you should install the latest version of the UltimateMember plugin for WordPress, as it likely includes a patch for this vulnerability.

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