vendor:
WordPress
by:
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: WordPress
Affected Version From: 2.1.2005
Affected Version To: 2.1.5 (prior versions may also be affected)
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE:
Platforms Tested:
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Pixiv Custom theme for WordPress
The Pixiv Custom theme 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.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to sanitize and validate all user-supplied input to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, keeping the software up-to-date with the latest security patches can help prevent such vulnerabilities.