CVE-2017-20096
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2017-20096 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4. This affects an unknown part. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Spamfree Anti-Spam Project | Wp-Spamfree Anti-Spam | 2.1.1.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/79Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97371Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/79Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.97371Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20096?
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20096?
CVE-2017-20096 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20096?
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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