Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/google_search_console/class-gsc-table.php in the Yoast SEO plugin before 5.8.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
CVSS Score
4.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yoast | Wordpress Seo | < 5.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145080/WordPress-Yoast-SEO-Cross-Site-ScriExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1766831/wordpress-seo/trunk/admin/gThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145080/WordPress-Yoast-SEO-Cross-Site-ScriExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1766831/wordpress-seo/trunk/admin/gThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/google_search_console/class-gsc-table.php in the Yoast SEO plugin before 5.8.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or...
How severe is CVE-2017-16842?
CVE-2017-16842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yoast Wordpress Seo.