CVE-2017-18516: XSS
Published Aug 21, 2019
·Updated
The bws-linkedin plugin before 1.0.5 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Linkedin Wordpress<1.0.5
Event History
Aug 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:19 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2017-18516?
CVE-2017-18516 is a vulnerability in the bws-linkedin plugin before version 1.0.5 for WordPress that allows for multiple XSS issues.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18516?
CVE-2017-18516 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
3
How does CVE-2017-18516 affect Bestwebsoft Linkedin plugin?
CVE-2017-18516 affects the Bestwebsoft Linkedin plugin version up to and excluding 1.0.5.
4
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18516?
CVE-2017-18516 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 6.1.
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How can I fix CVE-2017-18516?
To fix CVE-2017-18516, you should update the bws-linkedin plugin to version 1.0.5 or later.