CVE-2017-20096 WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin cross site scriting
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20096?
CVE-2017-20096 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin, published on 24 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp-Spamfree Anti-Spam Project Wp-Spamfree Anti-Spam.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20096 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-2017-20096 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20096 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjm7-73g4-786x.