WP Advanced Search <= 1.1.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
Affected versions: *-1.1.6
Vulnerability type: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
The Advanced Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the data parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Advanced Search
Affected versions: *-1.1.6
Patched versions: Not supplied
Researcher credit: Vincent Fourcade (vinceMatsui)
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- Published
- April 4, 2024
- CVSS
- 7.2