CVE-2019-13463: XSS
First published: Fri Mar 20 2020(Updated: )
An XSS vulnerability in qcopd-shortcode-generator.php in the Simple Link Directory plugin before 7.3.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, because esc_html is not called for the "echo get_the_title()" or "echo $term->name" statement.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quantumcloud Simple Link Directory | <7.3.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13463?
CVE-2019-13463 is an XSS vulnerability in the Simple Link Directory plugin before version 7.3.5 for WordPress.
How does CVE-2019-13463 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML?
CVE-2019-13463 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by not calling esc_html for the "echo get_the_title()" or "echo $term->name" statement in qcopd-shortcode-generator.php.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13463?
The severity of CVE-2019-13463 is medium (CVSS score: 6.1).
Which versions of the Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2019-13463?
Versions up to and excluding 7.3.5 of the Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2019-13463.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13463?
To fix CVE-2019-13463, update the Simple Link Directory plugin to version 7.3.5 or later.
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