CVE-2017-8099 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
Attackers can delete WordPress users and alter plugin status via CSRF in the WHIZZ plugin, requiring user interaction to exploit.
- 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-2017-8099?
CVE-2017-8099 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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
There is CSRF in the WHIZZ plugin before 1.1.1 for WordPress, allowing attackers to delete any WordPress users and change the plugin's status via a GET request.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Browserweb Inc Whizz.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8099 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmcg-p686-j68g.