WordPress Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer Cross-Site Scripting - CVE-2014-6243 - Vulnerability Database

WordPress Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer Cross-Site Scripting - CVE-2014-6243

Medium
Reference: CVE-2014-6243
Title: WordPress Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer Cross-Site Scripting
Overview:

WordPress Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. WordPress Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer version 2.0.1 is vulnerable prior versions may also be affected.