CVE-2016-1000127 Scanner

The AJAX Random Post plugin for WordPress is widely used by website owners and administrators to display random posts on their webpage. This plugin comes in handy when the site owner wants to showcase different posts that are not usually displayed in the archive or recent posts section. This is achieved through an AJAX-powered widget that displays posts that are chosen randomly.

One of the major vulnerabilities with the AJAX Random Post plugin is the CVE-2016-1000127 vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a website that uses this plugin. The attacker can execute a code that enables them to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card information. This can also result in the takeover of the entire website, leading to major damages to the website owner.

The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences. The attacker can modify or change the content of the website, deface it and in some cases upload a malicious code that infects the website visitors' devices. This can ultimately damage the reputation and credibility of the website and also put them in a position where they may face legal issues due to the breach of user data.

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REFERENCES

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93895
• http://www.vapidlabs.com/wp/wp_advisory.php?v=494
• https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-random-post