CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18489: XSS

First published: Tue Aug 13 2019(Updated: )

The contact-form-7-sms-addon plugin before 2.4.0 for WordPress has XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mediaburst Contact Form 7 - Clockwork Sms<2.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18489?

    CVE-2017-18489 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its XSS risk.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18489?

    To fix CVE-2017-18489, update the contact-form-7-sms-addon plugin to version 2.4.0 or later.

  • Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2017-18489?

    Versions of the contact-form-7-sms-addon plugin before 2.4.0 are affected by CVE-2017-18489.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18489?

    CVE-2017-18489 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Is my WordPress site at risk if I use an outdated plugin with CVE-2017-18489?

    Yes, if you are using an outdated version of the contact-form-7-sms-addon plugin, your WordPress site is at risk of XSS attacks.

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