What is CVE-2015-1000004?

CVE-2015-1000004 is tracked as a Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin filedownload.

Which filedownload versions are affected?

The primary affected range is Versions up to 1.4.

How should operators remediate CVE-2015-1000004?

Update to 2.0 or newer where that release is compatible with the site.

Vulnerability Report

Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2015-1000004

filedownload plugin <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Scripting

The filedownload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.

Quick Answer

CVE-2015-1000004 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.1 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin filedownload. It affects Versions up to 1.4 and is fixed in 2.0.

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Published

Jul 11, 2015

Last Updated

Jan 22, 2024

Slug

filedownload

Risk Profile

6.1 CVSS Score

Weakness

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Researchers

Larry W. Cashdollar

Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status

Patched release is available

Remediation

Update to version 2.0, or a newer patched version

Operator Briefing

CVE-2015-1000004 is tracked for the Plugin filedownload as medium severity with CVSS 6.1. The affected range is Versions up to 1.4. Update filedownload to 2.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type

Cross-Site Scripting

Primary Fixed Version

2.0

Primary Affected Range

Versions up to 1.4

Tracking ID

CVE-2015-1000004

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8b79fa47-f045-44e9-84b8-60aa3a302dac?source=api-prod

Detailed Metadata

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	filedownload View on wordpress.org
CVE	CVE-2015-1000004
Patched Versions	2.0
Affected Versions	Versions up to 1.4

Related CVE Cluster

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