HTTP: Live Wire WordPress Theme Plugin src Parameter Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WordPress Live Wire theme plugin. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input submitted to the src parameter of the thumb.php script. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
Live Wire for Wordpress is prone to multiple security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities include multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities, a cross-site scripting vulnerability, and an information-disclosure vulnerability. Exploiting these issues could allow an attacker to deny service to legitimate users, gain access to sensitive information, execute arbitrary script code, or steal cookie-based authentication credentials. Other attacks may also be possible. Live Wire for Wordpress 2.3.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Wordpress live_wire
Short Name
HTTP:XSS:WP-LIVE-WIRE-THEME
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Cross Live Parameter Plugin Scripting Site Theme Wire WordPress bid:47299 src
Release Date
04/20/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Wordpress