CVE-2017-20086
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2017-20086 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VaultPress Plugin 1.8.4. This affects an unknown part. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VaultPress Plugin 1.8.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic | Vaultpress | 1.8.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/95Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/95Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20086?
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VaultPress Plugin 1.8.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20086?
CVE-2017-20086 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20086?
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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