CVE-2017-20097 WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin cross site scriting
A remote attacker can inject malicious scripts into the WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2017-20097?
CVE-2017-20097 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified WP-Filebase Download Manager 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 was found in WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin 3.4.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp-Filebase Download Manager Project Wp-Filebase Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20097 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-2017-20097 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20097 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2q39-pgjq-rf75.