WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2020-20628 Modified

Wp Gdpr: Cross-site scripting

Wp Gdpr is affected by cross-site scripting. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 6.1 CVSS · cve@mitre.org
NVD score 6.1 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Wp Gdpr
Plugin slug
wp-gdpr
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Aug 31, 2020
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Aug 31, 2020 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Wp Gdpr 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

controller/controller-comments.php in WP GDPR plugin through 2.1.1 has unauthenticated stored XSS.

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources