Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Cache key" in the HTML-Comments, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to the default URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boldgrid | W3 Total Cache | <= 0.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129626/W3-Total-Cache-0.9.4-Cross-Site-ScriExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534266/100/0/threaded
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/changelog/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secuvera.de/advisories/secuvera-SA-2014-01.txtExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129626/W3-Total-Cache-0.9.4-Cross-Site-ScriExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534266/100/0/threaded
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/changelog/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secuvera.de/advisories/secuvera-SA-2014-01.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8724?
CVE-2014-8724 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "...
How severe is CVE-2014-8724?
CVE-2014-8724 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-2014-8724?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache.