CVE-2017-18518: XSS

Published Aug 20, 2019
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Updated

The bws-smtp plugin before 1.1.0 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Smtp Wordpress<1.1.0

Event History

Aug 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18518?

CVE-2017-18518 refers to multiple XSS issues in the bws-smtp plugin for WordPress before version 1.1.0.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18518?

CVE-2017-18518 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2017-18518?

The bws-smtp plugin for WordPress up to (but not including) version 1.1.0 is affected by CVE-2017-18518.

4

How can I fix the XSS issues in bws-smtp plugin?

To fix the XSS issues in the bws-smtp plugin, update it to version 1.1.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about the bws-smtp plugin?

You can find more information about the bws-smtp plugin on the official WordPress plugin page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/bws-smtp/#developers

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