#VU76395 Input validation error in WordPress
Published: May 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU76395
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
WordPress
Software vendor:
WordPress.ORG
WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of shortcodes in user generated data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and modify its behavior.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.