CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-17583: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 15 2019(Updated: )

The WP Fastest Cache plugin 0.8.8.5 for WordPress has XSS via the rules[0][content] parameter in a wpfc_save_exclude_pages action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WP Fastest Cache=0.8.8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-17583?

    The severity of CVE-2018-17583 is classified as high due to its ability to exploit stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-17583?

    To fix CVE-2018-17583, users should upgrade the WP Fastest Cache plugin to version 0.8.8.6 or later.

  • What does CVE-2018-17583 affect?

    CVE-2018-17583 affects the WP Fastest Cache plugin version 0.8.8.5 for WordPress.

  • Is CVE-2018-17583 a cross-site scripting vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2018-17583 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.

  • What component is vulnerable in CVE-2018-17583?

    The vulnerable component in CVE-2018-17583 is the rules[0][content] parameter during the wpfc_save_exclude_pages action.

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