What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability was found in Fastly Plugin up to 0.97 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function post of the file lib/api.php. The manipulation of the argument url leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.98 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as d7fe42538f4d4af500e3af9678b6b06fba731656. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-222326 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Fastly Plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions before 0.1. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface. When another user views the affected page or setting, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or account.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the plugin interface.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could allow an attacker to inject persistent malicious code affecting all site users who access the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the site and a victim must view the affected page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 6, 2023
CVE published
August 6, 2024
Record updated
