CVE-2017-12131 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Easy Testimonials plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via settings fields.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12131?
CVE-2017-12131 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Easy Testimonials plugin 3.0.4 for WordPress has XSS in include/settings/display.options.php, as demonstrated by the Default Testimonials Width, View More Testimonials Link, and Testimonial Excerpt Options screens.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goldplugins Easy Testimonials.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-12131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2024-2337 Easy Testimonials <= 3.9.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
- CVE-2018-19564 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2022-4577 Easy Testimonials < 3.9.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
- CVE-2020-14959 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2020-36749 Easy Testimonials <= 3.6.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg94-4qw6-gcgj.