CVE-2017-18574: Input Validation

Published Aug 22, 2019
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Updated

The ninja-forms plugin before 3.0.31 for WordPress has insufficient HTML escaping in the builder.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NinjaForms Ninja Forms Wordpress<3.0.31

Event History

Aug 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18574?

CVE-2017-18574 is a vulnerability in the ninja-forms plugin before 3.0.31 for WordPress that allows for insufficient HTML escaping in the builder.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18574?

The severity of CVE-2017-18574 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2017-18574 affect WordPress?

CVE-2017-18574 affects WordPress through the ninja-forms plugin version prior to 3.0.31.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-18574?

To fix CVE-2017-18574, update the ninja-forms plugin to version 3.0.31 or later.

5

Where can I find more information on CVE-2017-18574?

You can find more information on CVE-2017-18574 on the official WordPress plugin page for ninja-forms: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/#developers](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/#developers)

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