CVE-2017-2171: XSS
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Captcha prior to version 4.3.0, Car Rental prior to version 1.0.5, Contact Form Multi prior to version 1.2.1, Contact Form prior to version 4.0.6, Contact Form to DB prior to version 1.5.7, Custom Admin Page prior to version 0.1.2, Custom Fields Search prior to version 1.3.2, Custom Search prior to version 1.36, Donate prior to version 2.1.1, Email Queue prior to version 1.1.2, Error Log Viewer prior to version 1.0.6, Facebook Button prior to version 2.54, Featured Posts prior to version 1.0.1, Gallery Categories prior to version 1.0.9, Gallery prior to version 4.5.0, Google +1 prior to version 1.3.4, Google AdSense prior to version 1.44, Google Analytics prior to version 1.7.1, Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) prior to version 1.28, Google Maps prior to version 1.3.6, Google Shortlink prior to version 1.5.3, Google Sitemap prior to version 3.0.8, Htaccess prior to version 1.7.6, Job Board prior to version 1.1.3, Latest Posts prior to version 0.3, Limit Attempts prior to version 1.1.8, LinkedIn prior to version 1.0.5, Multilanguage prior to version 1.2.2, PDF & Print prior to version 1.9.4, Pagination prior to version 1.0.7, Pinterest prior to version 1.0.5, Popular Posts prior to version 1.0.5, Portfolio prior to version 2.4, Post to CSV prior to version 1.3.1, Profile Extra prior to version 1.0.7. PromoBar prior to version 1.1.1, Quotes and Tips prior to version 1.32, Re-attacher prior to version 1.0.9, Realty prior to version 1.1.0, Relevant - Related Posts prior to version 1.2.0, Sender prior to version 1.2.1, SMTP prior to version 1.1.0, Social Buttons Pack prior to version 1.1.1, Subscriber prior to version 1.3.5, Testimonials prior to version 0.1.9, Timesheet prior to version 0.1.5, Twitter Button prior to version 2.55, User Role prior to version 1.5.6, Updater prior to version 1.35, Visitors Online prior to version 1.0.0, and Zendesk Help Center prior to version 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the function to display the BestWebSoft menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2171?
The severity of CVE-2017-2171 is classified as a moderate vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2171?
To fix CVE-2017-2171, update all affected plugins to their recommended versions or higher, specifically versions 4.3.0 for CAPTCHA, 1.0.5 for Car Rental, 1.2.1 for Contact Form Multi, 4.0.6 for Contact Form, 1.5.7 for Contact Form to DB, and various versions for other listed plugins.
Which plugins are affected by CVE-2017-2171?
CVE-2017-2171 affects several BestWebSoft plugins, including CAPTCHA, Car Rental, Contact Form, and others prior to their respective fixed versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2171?
CVE-2017-2171 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages.
What are the consequences of CVE-2017-2171 if not addressed?
If not addressed, CVE-2017-2171 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially compromising sensitive data.