CVE-2018-17884
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CVE-2018-17884 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XSS exists in admin/gb-dashboard-widget.php in the Gwolle Guestbook (gwolle-gb) plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress via the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/index.php. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XSS exists in admin/gb-dashboard-widget.php in the Gwolle Guestbook (gwolle-gb) plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress via the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/index.php
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gwolle Guestbook Project | Gwolle Guestbook | < 2.5.4 |
References
- http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2018-05-008_WordPress_Gwolle_Guestbook_Plugin_Advisory.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Jul/74Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/gwolle-gb/#developersThird Party Advisory
- http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2018-05-008_WordPress_Gwolle_Guestbook_Plugin_Advisory.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Jul/74Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/gwolle-gb/#developersThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17884?
XSS exists in admin/gb-dashboard-widget.php in the Gwolle Guestbook (gwolle-gb) plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress via the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/index.php
How severe is CVE-2018-17884?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17884 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17884?
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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