CVE-2017-5612: XSS
Published Jan 30, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php in the posts list table in WordPress before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted excerpt.
Affected Software
3 affected components
WordPress WordPress<=4.7.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Jan 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5612?
CVE-2017-5612 is considered a moderate severity Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5612?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5612, upgrade WordPress to version 4.7.2 or later.
3
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2017-5612?
CVE-2017-5612 affects WordPress versions prior to 4.7.2.
4
Can CVE-2017-5612 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5612 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted excerpts.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5612?
CVE-2017-5612 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.