CVE-2017-15863 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in the wp-noexternallinks plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via date parameters, potentially compromising admin 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-15863?
CVE-2017-15863 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists in the wp-noexternallinks plugin before 3.5.19 for WordPress via the date1 or date2 parameter to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp No External Links Project Wp No External Links.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15863 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-2017-15863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v626-c9xh-rhf4.