vendor:
Adminimize Plugin for WordPress
by:
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: Adminimize Plugin for WordPress
Affected Version From: 1.7.21
Affected Version To:
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE: a:adminimize_project:adminimize
Platforms Tested: WordPress (all platforms)
Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Adminimize Plugin for WordPress
The Adminimize plugin for WordPress is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability occurs due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user, within the context of the affected site. This can lead to the theft of cookie-based authentication credentials and the execution of other attacks.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update to the latest version of the Adminimize plugin for WordPress. It is also recommended to input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.