CVE-2018-16259:XSS vulnerability in WP All Import plugin 3.4.9 for WordPress via pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit (CVE-2018-16259).

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There is an XSS vulnerability in WP All Import plugin 3.4.9 for WordPress via pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit. The vendor disputes this as a vulnerability, stating that WP All Import can only be used by a logged-in administrator, and the described action can only be exploited by a logged-in administrator.

Overview

This CVE describes an XSS vulnerability in version 3.4.9 of the WP All Import plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability is accessible via the pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit parameter. The vendor disputes this as a vulnerability, claiming that it can only be exploited by a logged-in administrator.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the WP All Import plugin. Additionally, it is recommended to monitor and restrict access to the affected parameter (pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit) to prevent potential exploitation.

References

  1. CVE-2018-16259 on MITRE
  2. Vendor Dispute Statement
  3. Additional Information on the Vulnerability

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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