CVE-2017-20055

Public Exploit
BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin Stored cross site scriting

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 4.0.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Stored). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Categories

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory sumofpwn.nl Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/100 mailing list exploit third party advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/stored_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_contact_form_wordpress_plugin.html third party advisory exploit
https://vuldb.com/?id.97389 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20055?
CVE-2017-20055 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-20055?
To fix CVE-2017-20055, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-20055 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-20055 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-20055?
CVE-2017-20055 affects BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin.
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