CVE-2017-5942 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-5942?

CVE-2017-5942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Mail Project Wp Mail.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress. The replyto parameter when composing a mail allows for a reflected XSS. This would allow you to execute JavaScript in the context of the user receiving the mail.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Mail Project	Wp Mail	<= 1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96211Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96211Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5942?

CVE-2017-5942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress. The replyto parameter when composing a mail allows for a reflected XSS. This would allow you to execute JavaScript in the contex...

How severe is CVE-2017-5942?

CVE-2017-5942 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-2017-5942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Mail Project Wp Mail.