CVE-2017-18579: XSS

Published Aug 22, 2019
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Updated

The corner-ad plugin before 1.0.8 for WordPress has XSS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dwbooster Corner Ad Wordpress<1.0.8

Event History

Aug 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18579?

CVE-2017-18579 is a vulnerability in the corner-ad plugin before version 1.0.8 for WordPress that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-18579?

CVE-2017-18579 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2017-18579 affect software?

CVE-2017-18579 affects the corner-ad plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.0.8.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-18579?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-18579 is CWE-79.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18579?

To fix CVE-2017-18579, update the corner-ad plugin to version 1.0.8 or later.

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