WordPress.Shortcode.Preview.XSS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress CMS.
The vulnerability is caused by inadequate input filtering of html encoded character which leads to XSS vulnerabilities in shortcode function. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
WordPress 5.0 through 5.2.2
Impact
System Compromise : Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user's browser
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
https://wordpress.org/news/2019/09/wordpress-5-2-3-security-and-maintenance-release/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |