CVE-2015-20019
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2015-20019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Content Text Slider On Post Project | Content Text Slider On Post | < 6.9 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1393044/content-text-slider-on-postPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Dec/124Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f92b211-e09c-4ed0-bc98-27e0b51b1f86Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1393044/content-text-slider-on-postPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Dec/124Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f92b211-e09c-4ed0-bc98-27e0b51b1f86Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-20019?
The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
How severe is CVE-2015-20019?
CVE-2015-20019 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-20019?
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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