CVE-2017-20090
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2017-20090 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Global Content Blocks Plugin 2.1.5. 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 Global Content Blocks Plugin 2.1.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be initiated remotely.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Global Content Blocks Project | Global Content Blocks | 2.1.5 |
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Mar/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97378Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Mar/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97378Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20090?
A vulnerability was found in Global Content Blocks Plugin 2.1.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be initiated remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20090?
CVE-2017-20090 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20090?
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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