CVE-2017-5488 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 15 Jan 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via plugin headers in WordPress, potentially leading to code execution.

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: Available

What is CVE-2017-5488?

CVE-2017-5488 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 15 Jan 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in wp-admin/update-core.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) version header of a plugin.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Wordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5488?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2017-5488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-5488, GHSA-q9q8-86p8-22rj, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5488.