CVE-2014-6243
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CVE-2014-6243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project | Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin | <= 2.01 |
| Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project | Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin | 2.0.0 |
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- Status
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