CVE-2016-20066 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

WordPress CP Polls 1.0.8 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through unsanitized file upload functionality. Attackers can upload files containing script payloads with event handlers like onerror attributes to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users viewing the affected content.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20066?

CVE-2016-20066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). WordPress CP Polls 1.0.8 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through unsanitized file upload functionality. Attackers can upload ...

How severe is CVE-2016-20066?

CVE-2016-20066 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20066?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.