CVE-2013-6993
UnknownEPSS 2.02%
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CVE-2013-6993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ad-minister plugin 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the key parameter in a delete action to wp-admin/tools.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ad-minister plugin 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the key parameter in a delete action to wp-admin/tools.php.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | <= 0.6 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.4.1 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.4.2 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.4.3 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.4.4 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.5 |
| Ad-Minister Project | Ad-Minister | 0.5.2 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6993?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ad-minister plugin 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the key parameter in a delete action to wp-admin/tools.php.
How severe is CVE-2013-6993?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6993?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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