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CVE-2017-20055

BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin Stored cross site scriting

Published: Jun 16, 2022Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-80
NVD MITRE
3.5CVSSLOW
EPSS Score
0.8%
Top 49.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available
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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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:RS:UC:NI:LA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-80CWE-79

Affected Products

Contact Form PluginBestWebSoftWeb & CMS Plugins
contact formbestwebsoftWeb & CMS Plugins
bestwebsoftcommercialWeb & CMS Plugins

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/100
seclists.org
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/stored_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_contact_form_wordpress_plugin.html
sumofpwn.nl
https://vuldb.com/?id.97389
vuldb.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 16, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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