Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in GD Rating System Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2017-18591

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Gd Rating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2019
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What is CVE-2017-18591?

The GD Rating System Plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.1, contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the log.php file. This security flaw could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions within the user’s context. It is crucial for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-rating-system/#developers
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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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