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CVE-2013-2694

5.8 · MEDIUM

Open redirect vulnerability in invite.php in the WP Symposium plugin 13.04 for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in t…

Published Mar 28, 2014wpsymposiumproCWE-20EPSS 2.00%

Overview

CVE-2013-2694 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpsymposiumpro wp_symposium. It was published on March 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Open redirect vulnerability in invite.php in the WP Symposium plugin 13.04 for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the u parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpsymposiumpro. Update wp_symposium 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2694?

CVE-2013-2694 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpsymposiumpro wp_symposium. It was published on March 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-2694?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2694?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpsymposiumpro. Update wp_symposium 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-2013-2694?

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