CVE-2017-15811

Name: CVE-2017-15811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-23T17:29:00.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Pootle Button plugin before 1.2.0 for WordPress has XSS via the assets_url parameter in assets/dialog.php, exploitable via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pootle Button plugin before 1.2.0 for WordPress has XSS via the assets_url parameter in assets/dialog.php, exploitable via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pootlepress	Pootle Button	1.0.0
Pootlepress	Pootle Button	1.1.0
Pootlepress	Pootle Button	1.1.1

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144582/WordPress-Pootle-Button-1.1.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1745805/pootle-button/tags/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8930Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144582/WordPress-Pootle-Button-1.1.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1745805/pootle-button/tags/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8930Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15811?

The Pootle Button plugin before 1.2.0 for WordPress has XSS via the assets_url parameter in assets/dialog.php, exploitable via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

How severe is CVE-2017-15811?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15811?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-15811?

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Source: NVD / NIST