Reflected XSS in Simple Job Board Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-18498

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Simple Job Board
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2019

What is CVE-2017-18498?

The Simple Job Board plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.4.4, is vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the plugin through modified keyword searches, potentially executing arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser. Site administrators and users should take immediate action to update their installations to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-job-board/#developers
x_refsource_MISC

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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