Input Escaping Flaw in Invite-Anyone Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-18545

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Invite Anyone
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2019

What is CVE-2017-18545?

The Invite-Anyone plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.3.16, contains an input escaping flaw that allows untrusted input to be improperly handled within the Dashboard and front-end, potentially leading to security risks. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of careful input validation and sanitation in plugin development to safeguard user data and enhance overall security.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/invite-anyone/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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