CVE-2017-18505: XSS
Published Aug 12, 2019
·Updated
The twitter-plugin plugin before 2.55 for WordPress has XSS.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Twitter Button Wordpress<2.55
Event History
Aug 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18505?
CVE-2017-18505 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18505?
To fix CVE-2017-18505, update the twitter-plugin to version 2.55 or later.
3
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2017-18505?
CVE-2017-18505 affects the Twitter Button plugin developed by BestWebSoft for WordPress.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18505?
CVE-2017-18505 is classified as an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.
5
Is CVE-2017-18505 an ongoing risk if not patched?
Yes, if not patched, CVE-2017-18505 poses an ongoing risk of XSS attacks that could compromise user data.