Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the TweetScribe plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the tweetscribe_username parameter in a save action in the tweetscribe.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tweetscribe Project | Tweetscribe | <= 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129645/WordPress-TweetScribe-1.1-CSRF-XSS.hExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129645/WordPress-TweetScribe-1.1-CSRF-XSS.hExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9399?
CVE-2014-9399 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the TweetScribe plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct...
How severe is CVE-2014-9399?
CVE-2014-9399 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9399?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tweetscribe Project Tweetscribe.