CVE-2017-20053

Name: CVE-2017-20053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-16T13:15:07.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-20053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in XYZScripts Contact Form Manager Plugin. It has been declared as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in XYZScripts Contact Form Manager Plugin. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xyzscripts	Contact Form Manager	All versions

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/99Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery___cross_site_scripting_in_contact_form_manager_wordpress_plugin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.97387Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/99Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery___cross_site_scripting_in_contact_form_manager_wordpress_plugin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.97387Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20053?

How severe is CVE-2017-20053?

CVE-2017-20053 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20053?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST