Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WP Limit Posts Automatically plugin 0.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the lpa_post_letters parameter in the wp-limit-posts-automatically.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Limit Posts Automatically Project | Wp Limit Posts Automatically | <= 0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129647/WordPress-WP-Limit-Posts-AutomaticalExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99427
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129647/WordPress-WP-Limit-Posts-AutomaticalExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99427
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9401?
CVE-2014-9401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WP Limit Posts Automatically plugin 0.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9401?
CVE-2014-9401 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-2014-9401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Limit Posts Automatically Project Wp Limit Posts Automatically.