CVE-2017-18565: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2019
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Updated

The updater plugin before 1.35 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Updater Wordpress<1.35

Event History

Aug 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:36 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18565?

CVE-2017-18565 refers to multiple XSS issues found in the updater plugin before version 1.35 for WordPress.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18565?

The severity of CVE-2017-18565 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-18565?

The Bestwebsoft Updater plugin before version 1.35 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2017-18565.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-18565?

To fix CVE-2017-18565, update the Bestwebsoft Updater plugin to version 1.35 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18565?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18565 in the WordPress Updater plugin's official documentation at https://wordpress.org/plugins/updater/#developers.

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