CVE-2017-2216: XSS

Published Jul 7, 2017
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Updated

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.50 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpdownloadmanager Wordpress Download Manager Wordpress<=2.9.49
W3eden Download Manager Wordpress<=2.9.49

Event History

Jul 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2216?

CVE-2017-2216 has been classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability that affects multiple versions of WordPress Download Manager.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2216?

To fix CVE-2017-2216, you should update WordPress Download Manager to version 2.9.50 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-2216?

CVE-2017-2216 affects all users of WordPress Download Manager versions prior to 2.9.50.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-2216 allow?

CVE-2017-2216 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into vulnerable sites.

5

What versions of WordPress Download Manager are vulnerable to CVE-2017-2216?

Versions of WordPress Download Manager prior to 2.9.50 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-2216.

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