CVE-2017-14718 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the link modal via malicious URLs, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-14718?
CVE-2017-14718 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 23 Sep 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
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress was susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting attack in the link modal via a javascript: or data: URL.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14718?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2017-14718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14718, GHSA-6h9x-74vw-438v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14718.