Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the request_filesystem_credentials function in wp-admin/includes/file.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 allow remote servers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by providing a crafted error message for a (1) FTP or (2) SSH connection attempt.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/16367ExploitPatch
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/16367ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-5294?
CVE-2010-5294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the request_filesystem_credentials function in wp-admin/includes/file.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 allow remote servers to inject arbitrary web ...
How severe is CVE-2010-5294?
CVE-2010-5294 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-5294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.