What is the severity of CVE-2017-14721?

CVE-2017-14721 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14721?

To fix CVE-2017-14721, update WordPress to version 4.8.2 or later.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2017-14721?

CVE-2017-14721 affects WordPress versions prior to 4.8.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14721?

CVE-2017-14721 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by the plugin editor.

Can CVE-2017-14721 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14721 can be exploited remotely if an attacker crafts a malicious plugin name.

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CVE-2017-14721

medium

6.1

CWE

23/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14721: XSS

First published: Sat Sep 23 2017(Updated: )

Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed Cross-Site scripting in the plugin editor via a crafted plugin name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/wordpress		5.0.15+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.0.19+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.7.8+dfsg1-0+deb11u2 6.1.1+dfsg1-1 6.3.1+dfsg1-1
WordPress	<=4.8.1

Remedy

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41412

Remedy

https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14721?
CVE-2017-14721 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14721?
To fix CVE-2017-14721, update WordPress to version 4.8.2 or later.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2017-14721?
CVE-2017-14721 affects WordPress versions prior to 4.8.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14721?
CVE-2017-14721 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by the plugin editor.
Can CVE-2017-14721 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14721 can be exploited remotely if an attacker crafts a malicious plugin name.

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