Intrusion PreventionWordPress.Comments.Stored.XSS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in WordPress.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of comments when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted request. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary script codes via a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products
WordPress Project WordPress prior to 4.2.1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user's browser.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor
https://wordpress.org/news/2015/04/wordpress-4-2-1/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 40590 |
| Created | Jul 02, 2015 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-3440 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.4% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux |
| Affected App | PHP_app |