CVE-2017-18593: XSS
Published Aug 28, 2019
·Updated
The updraftplus plugin before 1.13.5 for WordPress has XSS in rare cases where an attacker controls a string logged to a log file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
updraftplus UpdraftPlus WordPress<1.13.5
Event History
Aug 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:18 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2017-18593?
CVE-2017-18593 is a vulnerability in the updraftplus plugin for WordPress that allows for XSS attacks in certain scenarios.
2
How severe is CVE-2017-18593?
CVE-2017-18593 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.
3
Which version of the updraftplus plugin is affected by CVE-2017-18593?
The updraftplus plugin version up to, but not including, 1.13.5 is affected by CVE-2017-18593.
4
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-18593?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18593 by controlling a string that is logged to a log file, which can then lead to XSS attacks.
5
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-18593?
Yes, upgrading to version 1.13.5 or later of the updraftplus plugin for WordPress fixes CVE-2017-18593.