Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities in Updater Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-18565

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Updater
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2019

What is CVE-2017-18565?

The Updater Plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.35, contains multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. These weaknesses can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user’s session, potentially compromising sensitive data or altering the content displayed to users. Website administrators are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/updater/#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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