Access Control: WordPress PHPFreeChat 0.2.8 - Cross-Site Scripting¶

Identifier: wp_phpfreechat_xss

Scanner(s) Support¶

Description¶

WordPress PHPFreeChat 0.2.8 plugin contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability via the url parameter, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts and steal cookie-based authentication credentials.

How we test: We test for XSS vulnerabilities in the WordPress PHPFreeChat plugin by injecting malicious payloads into the url parameter and analyzing responses to detect if scripts are executed in the browser.

Reference:

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37485
• http://web.archive.org/web/20210120061848/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54332/info

Configuration¶

Example¶

Example configuration:

---
security_tests:
  wp_phpfreechat_xss:
    skip: false

Reference¶

skip¶

Type : boolean

Skip the test if true.