CVE-2018-8729
UnknownEPSS 5.63%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Activity Log plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via a title that is not escaped.. EPSS estimates a 5.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Activity Log plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via a title that is not escaped.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pojo | Activity Log | < 2.4.1 |
References
- https://github.com/pojome/activity-log/commit/950c46b2290c991187ff3471640e9688b16908fbPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pojome/activity-log/commit/e7bcd12fcb0add82bed762a971f427a360664bd9Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1836276Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/aryo-activity-log/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44437/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/pojome/activity-log/commit/950c46b2290c991187ff3471640e9688b16908fbPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pojome/activity-log/commit/e7bcd12fcb0add82bed762a971f427a360664bd9Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1836276Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/aryo-activity-log/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44437/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8729?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Activity Log plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via a title that is not escaped.
How severe is CVE-2018-8729?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8729?
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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