Unauthenticated XSS in Maspik Spam Blacklist

Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Maspik – Spam blacklist plugin versions 2.9.1 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users without requiring authentication.

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Detection Guidance

Since this is an unauthenticated XSS vulnerability in Maspik Spam Blacklist <= 2.9.1, detection involves checking for vulnerable versions of the plugin. Inspect WordPress installations for the plugin and verify if the version is 2.9.1 or lower. No specific commands are provided in the context.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Users with admin privileges are at higher risk as the injected scripts run in their context.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles. For HIPAA, it may risk protected health information exposure if user sessions are compromised.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Maspik Spam Blacklist to the latest version beyond 2.9.1 to patch the XSS vulnerability. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until an update is available.

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