CVE-2017-18563 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Persistent XSS in the RSVP plugin allows attackers to inject scripts via the note field, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2017-18563?
CVE-2017-18563 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2019. 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 rsvp plugin before 2.3.8 for WordPress has persistent XSS via the note field on the attendee-list screen.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18563?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swimordiesoftware Rsvp.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18563?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18563 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-2017-18563 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18563 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h467-rw3x-gv3w.