CVE-2015-0920
Overview
CVE-2015-0920 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting banner_effect_header_project banner_effect_header. It was published on January 8, 2015.
Technical Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Banner Effect Header plugin 1.2.6 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the banner_effect_email parameter in the BannerEffectOptions page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from banner_effect_header_project. Update banner_effect_header to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-0920?
CVE-2015-0920 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting banner_effect_header_project banner_effect_header. It was published on January 8, 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-0920?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0920?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from banner_effect_header_project. Update banner_effect_header to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-0920?
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