WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2014-4533 Modified

Geo Redirector: Cross-site scripting

Geo Redirector is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 4.3 CVSS · cve@mitre.org
NVD score 4.3 CVSS 2.0 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Geo Redirector
Plugin slug
geo-redirector
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 01, 2014
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jul 01, 2014 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Geo Redirector to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ajax_functions.php in the GEO Redirector plugin 1.0.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hid_id parameter.

NVD vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary and upstream sources