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The Welcomizer
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Cross-Site Scripting
79
CWE
Product Name: The Welcomizer
Affected Version From: 1.3.9.4
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Not specified
CPE: a:welcomizer:the-welcomizer:1.3.9.4
Metasploit:
Other Scripts:
Platforms Tested: WordPress
2012

Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Welcomizer WordPress Plugin

The Welcomizer plugin for WordPress is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Mitigation:

Update to the latest version of the Welcomizer plugin to fix this vulnerability. Verify that user-supplied input is properly sanitized and validated before using it in any context.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51037/info

The Welcomizer plugin for WordPress is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

The Welcomizer 1.3.9.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected. 

http://www.example.com/[path]/wp-content/plugins/the-welcomizer/twiz-index.php?page=[xss]