CVE-2020-8498

Description

XSS exists in the shortcode functionality of the GistPress plugin before 3.0.2 for WordPress via the includes/class-gistpress.php id parameter. This allows an attacker with the WordPress Contributor role to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with the privileges of other users (e.g., ones who have the publish_posts capability).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Third-Party Advisory wpvulndb.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/bradyvercher/gistpress/commit/e3f260edb6673227b0471c74b7ab13c094411ef7 patch
https://github.com/bradyvercher/gistpress/releases/tag/v3.0.2 release notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10053 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8498?
CVE-2020-8498 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8498?
To fix CVE-2020-8498, 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-2020-8498 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8498 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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