CVE-2015-6805
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MDC Private Message plugin 1.0.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message field in a private message.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
WordPress Plugin MDC Private Message 1.0.0 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
# Exploit Title: WordPress MDC Private Message Persistent XSS
# Date: 8/20/15
# Exploit Author: Chris Kellum
# Vendor Homepage: http://medhabi.com/
# https://wordpress.org/plugins/mdc-private-message/
# Version: 1.0.0
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Vulnerability Details
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The 'message' field doesn't sanitize input, allowing a less privileged user (Editor, Author, etc.)
to execute an XSS attack against an Administrator.
Proof of Concept:
Place <script>alert('Hello!')</script> in the message field of a private message and then submit.
Open the message and the alert window will fire.
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Disclosure Timeline
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8/16/15 - Vendor notified.
8/19/15 - Version 1.0.1 released.
8/20/15 - Public Disclosure.Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| medhabidotcom | mdc_private_message | 1.0.0 | |
References
CWEs
CWE-79
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.