CVE-2017-16842: XSS
Published Nov 16, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/googlesearchconsole/class-gsc-table.php in the Yoast SEO plugin before 5.8.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Yoast Wordpress Seo Wordpress<5.8.0
Event History
Nov 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-16842?
To fix CVE-2017-16842, update the Yoast SEO plugin to version 5.8.0 or later.
3
What versions of Yoast SEO are affected by CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 affects all versions of the Yoast SEO plugin prior to 5.8.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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Who can exploit CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.