CVE-2017-2168 Cross-site scripting in WP Booking System Free version
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into WP Booking System, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.
- 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-2017-2168?
CVE-2017-2168 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Booking System Free version, published on 22 May 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 Booking System Free version prior to version 1.4 and WP Booking System Premium version prior to version 3.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpbookingsystem Wp Booking System.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2168 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-2017-2168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WP Booking System Free version
- CVE-2019-12239 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2024-8797 WP Booking System – Booking Calendar <= 2.0.19.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2023-24402 WordPress WP Booking System Plugin <= 2.0.18 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
- CVE-2021-25061 WP Booking System – Booking Calendar < 2.0.15 - Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85h6-fq5p-43qv.