CVE-2017-18516: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2019
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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
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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.

5

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.

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