Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project | Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin | <= 2.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128621/WordPress-EWWW-Image-Optimizer-2.0.1Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533641/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70190
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/changelogPatch
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23234Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128621/WordPress-EWWW-Image-Optimizer-2.0.1Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533641/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70190
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/changelogPatch
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23234Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6243?
CVE-2014-6243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the eww...
How severe is CVE-2014-6243?
CVE-2014-6243 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-2014-6243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin.