vendor:
WP-SlimStat Plugin
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Cross-Site Scripting
79
CWE
Product Name: WP-SlimStat Plugin
Affected Version From: 2000.9.2
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: a:wp-slimstat_project:wp-slimstat
Platforms Tested: WordPress
Unknown
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in WP-SlimStat Plugin for WordPress
The WP-SlimStat Plugin for WordPress is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application 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 may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the WP-SlimStat Plugin and ensure that user-supplied input is properly sanitized.