CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16285: XSS

First published: Thu Sep 06 2018(Updated: )

The UserPro plugin through 4.9.23 for WordPress allows XSS via the shortcode parameter in a userpro_shortcode_template action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UserPro<=4.9.23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this UserPro plugin vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this UserPro plugin vulnerability is CVE-2018-16285.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16285?

    The severity of CVE-2018-16285 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

  • How does the UserPro plugin through 4.9.23 for WordPress allow XSS?

    The UserPro plugin through 4.9.23 for WordPress allows XSS via the shortcode parameter in a userpro_shortcode_template action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

  • Which version of the UserPro plugin is affected by CVE-2018-16285?

    The UserPro plugin version up to 4.9.23 is affected by CVE-2018-16285.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-16285?

    Please update to a fixed version of the UserPro plugin.

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