CVE-2020-7107 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 16 Jan 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Display_FAQ shortcode.

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-2020-7107?

CVE-2020-7107 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2020. 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

The Ultimate FAQ plugin before 1.8.30 for WordPress allows XSS via Display_FAQ to Shortcodes/DisplayFAQs.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7107?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7107 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-2020-7107 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-7107 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm4v-gmv6-gf76.