Vulnerability Description
The display-widgets plugin before 2.04 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=dw_show_widget id_base, widget_number, or instance parameter.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Display-Widgets Project | Display-Widgets | < 2.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_a7012199c9236754edd72786637e5d2d.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-widgets/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8247Third Party Advisory
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_a7012199c9236754edd72786637e5d2d.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-widgets/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8247Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-9438?
CVE-2015-9438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The display-widgets plugin before 2.04 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=dw_show_widget id_base, widget_number, or instance parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-9438?
CVE-2015-9438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-9438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Display-Widgets Project Display-Widgets.