What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Thimo Grauerholz WP-Spreadplugin up to 3.8.6.1 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file spreadplugin.php. The manipulation of the argument Spreadplugin leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.8.6.6 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is a9b9afc641854698e80aa5dd9ababfc8e0e57d69. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261676.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP-Spreadplugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into spreadsheet content. When other users view the affected spreadsheet, the injected code executes in their browser. This requires an attacker to have plugin access and a victim to view the compromised spreadsheet.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view a spreadsheet.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level plugin access and the victim must view the affected spreadsheet.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 21, 2024
CVE published
August 6, 2024
Record updated
