CVE-2017-2136 Cross-site scripting in WP Statistics
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted HTTP Referer headers in WP Statistics.
- 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-2017-2136?
CVE-2017-2136 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Statistics, published on 28 Apr 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 vulnerability in WP Statistics version 12.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specially crafted HTTP Referer headers.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2136?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Statistics Wp Statistics.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2136?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2136 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-2017-2136 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2136 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mcw-hh47-x3v4.