CVE-2020-29172
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin before 3.6.1 for WordPress can be exploited via the Server IP setting.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin before 3.6.1 for WordPress can be exploited via the Server IP setting.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Litespeedtech | Litespeed Cache | < 3.6.1 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://www.litespeedtech.com/products/cache-plugins/wordpress-accelerationProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://www.litespeedtech.com/products/cache-plugins/wordpress-accelerationProduct, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29172?
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin before 3.6.1 for WordPress can be exploited via the Server IP setting.
How severe is CVE-2020-29172?
CVE-2020-29172 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29172?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-29172?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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