CVE-2017-20174: bastianallgeier Kirby Webmentions Plugin injection
A vulnerability was found in bastianallgeier Kirby Webmentions Plugin and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The patch is identified as 55bedea78ae9af916a9a41497bd9996417851502. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218894 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-20174?
CVE-2017-20174 is classified as a problematic vulnerability due to the potential for injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20174?
To fix CVE-2017-20174, it is recommended to update the Getkirby Webmentions plugin to a version released after February 1, 2017.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-20174?
The potential impact of CVE-2017-20174 includes remote code execution due to injection vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-20174?
CVE-2017-20174 affects users of the Getkirby Webmentions plugin prior to the version released on February 1, 2017.
Can CVE-2017-20174 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-20174 can be exploited remotely due to the nature of the injection vulnerability.