CVE-2017-20008 Detail
Current Description
The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Analysis Description
The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’) | WPScan |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 11/29/2021 2:29:06 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:mycred:mycred:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.7.8
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V2 Metadata |
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1639363/mycred No Types Assigned |
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1639363/mycred Release Notes, Third Party Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3175c56d-27bb-4bf1-b6ba-737541483d40 No Types Assigned |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3175c56d-27bb-4bf1-b6ba-737541483d40 Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-20008
NVD Published Date:
11/29/2021
NVD Last Modified:
11/29/2021
Source:
WPScan