Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2018-7433

iThemes Security <= 6.9.0 - Cross-Site Scripting

The iThemes Security plugin before 6.9.1 for WordPress does not properly perform data escaping for the logs page.

Quick Answer

CVE-2018-7433 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection. It affects Versions up to 6.9.0 and is fixed in 6.9.1.

Published
Mar 05, 2018
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
better-wp-security
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.9.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2018-7433 is tracked for the Plugin Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions up to 6.9.0. Update Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection to 6.9.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
6.9.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 6.9.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2018-7433
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
better-wp-security View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2018-7433
Patched Versions
6.9.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 6.9.0
Related CVE Cluster

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High CVE-2012-4263 3.2.5 May 11, 2012
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iThemes Security < 3.2.5 - Cross-Site Scripting

Medium CVE-2012-4264 3.2.5 May 11, 2012
CVE-2012-4264 Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection Cross-Site Scripting

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Medium CVE-2022-44593 9.3.2 Jun 20, 2024
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Medium CVE-2023-28786 8.1.5 Mar 27, 2023
CVE-2023-28786 Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection Vulnerability

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High 3.6.4 Aug 01, 2014
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection Stored Cross-Site Scripting

iThemes Security < 3.6.4 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting

High 5.3.6 Apr 25, 2016
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection Authorization Bypass

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