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vendor:
Flexible Custom Post Type Plugin
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: Flexible Custom Post Type Plugin
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE: a:wordpress:flexible_custom_post_type
Metasploit:
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Platforms Tested:
Unknown

Cross-Site Scripting in Flexible Custom Post Type Plugin for WordPress

The Flexible Custom Post Type plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting due to insufficient input sanitization. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary script code into the affected site's browser, potentially leading to the theft of authentication credentials and other malicious activities.

Mitigation:

It is recommended to update the plugin to the latest version or apply a patch provided by the vendor. Additionally, input validation and sanitization should be implemented to prevent XSS attacks.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50719/info

Flexible Custom Post Type plugin for WordPress is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue 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. 

http://www.example.com/[path]/wp-content/plugins/flexible-custom-post-type/edit-post.php?id=[xss]