Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5942
Potential exploit
An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress. The replyto parameter when composing a mail allows for a reflected XSS. This would allow you to execute JavaScript in the context of the user receiving the mail.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2017-5942
- cpe:2.3:a:wp_mail_project:wp_mail:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5942
0.19%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 39 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5942
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5942
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5942
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https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/
cjc.imExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96211
WordPress WP Mail Plugin CVE-2017-5942 Cross Site Scripting VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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