A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress WP-dTree Plugin. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the affected website, potentially compromising the security of the website and its visitors.
This vulnerability was discovered and responsibly reported by Le Ngoc Anh.
The vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that occurs in the dtree.php file. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the website by specifying a specially crafted URL.
The vendor has not yet released a patched version of the plugin. Users are advised to uninstall the plugin until a patched version is available.
Severity:
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, which is considered to be high. This means that the vulnerability is likely to be exploited and could have a significant impact on the affected system.
Affected Versions:
The vulnerability affects all versions of the WP-dTree Plugin prior to 4.4.5.
Impact:
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could inject malicious scripts into the affected website, such as:
- Phishing scripts
- Malware
- Ads
This malicious code could then be executed by visitors to the website, potentially leading to a variety of security risks, such as:
- Stealing personal information
- Damaging the website’s files or database
- Taking control of the website
Recommendation:
Users of the WP-dTree Plugin are strongly advised to uninstall the plugin until a patched version is available.
