Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MaxButtons Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2017-2169

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Maxbuttons
Maxbuttons Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-2169?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the MaxButtons plugin for WordPress, affecting both the standard and Pro versions prior to 6.19. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into webpages, potentially leading to the execution of malicious actions when users interact with the compromised site. It is crucial for website administrators using this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

MaxButtons prior to version 6.19

MaxButtons Pro prior to version 6.19

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/maxbuttons/#developers
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN70411623/index.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_JVN
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2017-000093
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_JVNDB

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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