CVE-2013-4625 Scanner
CVE-2013-4625 scanner - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Duplicator plugin for WordPress
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
1 month 2 days
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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The Duplicator plugin for WordPress is an essential tool for website owners and developers. It serves as a backup, migration, and cloning tool that enables users to easily move their content from one website to another. It does this by creating a compressed package of the website's files and database, which can be easily migrated or copied to a different location. The plugin is especially useful for website developers who frequently move content between staging and production environments.
However, in CVE-2013-4625, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was detected in files/installer.cleanup.php of the Duplicator plugin before version 0.4.5. This vulnerability allowed remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the package parameter. The attack could be carried out by an attacker tricking a user into clicking a malicious link or by exploiting other vulnerabilities in the website.
When this vulnerability is exploited, it can lead to the attacker gaining unauthorized access to a website's database, files, and confidential information. This puts the website at risk of data theft, defacement, and other malicious attacks. The attacker can also use the vulnerability to inject malware into the website, turning it into a platform for launching further attacks on other websites.
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REFERENCES
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-07/0161.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122535/WordPress-Duplicator-0.4.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://support.lifeinthegrid.com/knowledgebase.php?article=20
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61425
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85939
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23162
