CVE-2017-2285 Cross-site scripting in Simple Custom CSS and JS
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Simple Custom CSS and JS plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2017-2285?
CVE-2017-2285 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SilkyPress Simple Custom CSS and JS, published on 2 Aug 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 Simple Custom CSS and JS prior to version 3.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2285?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Silkypress Simple Custom Css and Js.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2285?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2285 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-2017-2285 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2285 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccv8-jvrf-2cp3.