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Family: CGI abuses --> Category: attack
WordPress Cross-Site Scripting / SQL Injection Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Searches for the existence of WordPress
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web server contains multiple PHP scripts that are prone to
SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks.
Description :
According to its banner, the remote version of WordPress is vulnerable
to a cross-site scripting attack which may allow a possible hacker to use the
remote server to steal the cookies of third party users on the remote
site.
In addition, the remote version of this software is vulnerable to a SQL
injection attack which may allow a possible hacker to manipulate database
queries.
See also :
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/385042
Solution :
Upgrade to WordPress version 1.5.1 or greater.
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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