CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20983: XSS

First published: Thu Aug 22 2019(Updated: )

The wp-retina-2x plugin before 5.2.3 for WordPress has XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Meowapps WP Retina 2x<5.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20983?

    CVE-2018-20983 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20983?

    To remediate CVE-2018-20983, update the wp-retina-2x plugin to version 5.2.3 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2018-20983 lead to?

    CVE-2018-20983 can lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which may allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into webpages.

  • Which versions of the wp-retina-2x plugin are affected by CVE-2018-20983?

    All versions of the wp-retina-2x plugin prior to 5.2.3 are affected by CVE-2018-20983.

  • Is CVE-2018-20983 specific to WordPress?

    Yes, CVE-2018-20983 specifically affects the wp-retina-2x plugin used in WordPress.

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