Vulnerability Description
In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/js/tags-box.js), there is cross-site scripting (XSS) via taxonomy term names.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/9092fd01e1f452f37c313d38b18f9fe690Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8769PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/9092fd01e1f452f37c313d38b18f9fe690Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8769PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6818?
CVE-2017-6818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/js/tags-box.js), there is cross-site scripting (XSS) via taxonomy term names.
How severe is CVE-2017-6818?
CVE-2017-6818 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-2017-6818?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.