Vulnerability Description
The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mycred | Mycred | < 1.7.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1639363/mycredRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3175c56d-27bb-4bf1-b6ba-737541483d40ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1639363/mycredRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3175c56d-27bb-4bf1-b6ba-737541483d40ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-20008?
CVE-2017-20008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2017-20008?
CVE-2017-20008 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-20008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mycred Mycred.