CVE-2017-17093
UnknownEPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17093 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-includes/general-template.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not properly restrict the lang attribute of an HTML element, which might allow attackers to conduct XSS attacks via the language setting of a site.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-includes/general-template.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not properly restrict the lang attribute of an HTML element, which might allow attackers to conduct XSS attacks via the language setting of a site.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3713ac5ebc90fb2011e98dfd691420f43da6c09aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3713ac5ebc90fb2011e98dfd691420f43da6c09aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17093?
wp-includes/general-template.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not properly restrict the lang attribute of an HTML element, which might allow attackers to conduct XSS attacks via the language setting of a site.
How severe is CVE-2017-17093?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17093 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17093?
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-2017-17093?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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