Apollo13 Framework Extension <= 1.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `a13_alt_link` Parameter
Vulnerability Description
The Apollo13 Framework Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘a13_alt_link’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Craig Smith
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/56be227d-1273-4833-a94e-67abf89f00ba?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apollo13-framework-extensions/trunk/features/permalinks.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3410555%40apollo13-framework-extensions&new=3410555%40apollo13-framework-extensions&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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