CVE-2017-16842: XSS
First published: Thu Nov 16 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/google_search_console/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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yoast SEO | <5.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16842?
To fix CVE-2017-16842, update the Yoast SEO plugin to version 5.8.0 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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