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Input validation vulnerability in Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 5.1

  • Severity: medium-risk
  • Status: Fixed
  • Publication: October 19, 2019

The Jetpack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to a type of cyber attack known as Stored Cross-Site Scripting. This vulnerability is present in versions up to, and including, 7.9. Attackers with medium level access to a WordPress site can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious web scripts into posts and administrative pages. When a user visits the page with the malicious scripts, the scripts are executed, potentially stealing user data or taking control of the website.

Detected in:

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth fixed vulnerable versions: >= * < 5.1

This information is sourced from www.wpvulnerability.com. An open-source database of vulnerabilities maintained by the community. Help us out by submitting vulnerabilities!

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> from 2.2.8
= including 2.2.8 & 2.2.21
< to 2.2.21

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