CVE-2017-17093

Published: Dic 02, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025 EU-VD ID: EUVD-2017-8259 Aliases: GSD-2017-17093
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,4
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
LOW 3,5
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: single
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: partial
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

wp-includes/general-template.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not properly restrict the lang attribute of an HTML element, which might allow attackers to conduct XSS attacks via the language setting of a site.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0628
Percentile
0,9th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Confidentiality Integrity Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
View CWE Details
Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application

Wordpress by Wordpress

Version Range Affected
To 4.9.1 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3713ac5ebc90fb2011e98dfd691420f43…
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.html
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-rel…
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3713ac5ebc90fb2011e98dfd691420f43…
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.html
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-rel…
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8968
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024