CVE-2020-17362
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.87%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17362 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. search.php in the Nova Lite theme before 1.3.9 for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
search.php in the Nova Lite theme before 1.3.9 for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Themeinprogress | Nova Lite | < 1.3.9 |
References
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/nova-lite/1.3.9/readme.txt?rev=134076Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/nova-lite/1.3.9/readme.txt?rev=134076Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17362?
search.php in the Nova Lite theme before 1.3.9 for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.
How severe is CVE-2020-17362?
CVE-2020-17362 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17362?
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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Are you affected by CVE-2020-17362?
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