CVE-2017-18487: XSS

Published Aug 13, 2019
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Updated

The adsense-plugin (aka Google AdSense) plugin before 1.44 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Adsense Project Google Adsense Wordpress<1.44

Event History

Aug 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18487?

CVE-2017-18487 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its multiple XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18487?

To fix CVE-2017-18487, update the Google AdSense plugin to version 1.44 or later.

3

What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2017-18487?

CVE-2017-18487 contains multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-18487?

CVE-2017-18487 affects versions of the Google AdSense plugin for WordPress prior to 1.44.

5

Can CVE-2017-18487 be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2017-18487 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser.

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