Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of SWFUpload in WordPress before 3.5.2 has an unrestrictive security.allowDomain setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.5.2
- http://make.wordpress.org/core/2013/06/21/secure-swfupload/
- http://wordpress.org/news/2013/06/wordpress-3-5-2/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2718
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60759
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=976784
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.5.2
- http://make.wordpress.org/core/2013/06/21/secure-swfupload/
- http://wordpress.org/news/2013/06/wordpress-3-5-2/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2718
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60759
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=976784
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2205?
CVE-2013-2205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of SWFUpload in WordPress before 3.5.2 has an unrestrictive security.allowDomain setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-sit...
How severe is CVE-2013-2205?
CVE-2013-2205 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-2013-2205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.