wp-live-chat-support v8.0.15: Cross-site scripting
wp-live-chat-support v8.0.15 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.
- Component
- wp-live-chat-support v8.0.15
- Plugin slug
wp-live-chat-support- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Oct 18, 2018
This CVE was published Oct 18, 2018 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update wp-live-chat-support v8.0.15 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
XSS exists in the wp-live-chat-support v8.0.15 plugin for WordPress via the modules/gdpr.php term parameter in a wp-admin/admin.php wplivechat-menu-gdpr-page request.
NVD vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N