Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a plugin's author field, which is not properly handled during a Delete Plugin action.
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/16373ExploitPatch
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/16373ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-5295?
CVE-2010-5295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a plugin's author field, which is not...
How severe is CVE-2010-5295?
CVE-2010-5295 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-2010-5295?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.