Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2, when Multisite is enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, and obtain Super Admin privileges, via a crafted avatar URL.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.9.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/13/3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3001
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/29398
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/13/3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3001
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/29398
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5240?
CVE-2014-5240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2, when Multisite is enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or...
How severe is CVE-2014-5240?
CVE-2014-5240 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.