Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Mailster Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2017-17451

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Mailster
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-17451?

The WP Mailster plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.5.5, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'mes' parameter in the unsubscribe handler located at view/subscription/unsubscribe2.php. This flaw may allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, which could be executed in the context of an unsuspecting user's browser. If exploited, such vulnerabilities could lead to data theft or user session hijacking, thereby compromising the integrity and security of affected websites.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145222/WordPress-WP...
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mailster/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8973
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EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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