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CVE-2017-20096: WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin cross site scriting

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

LowCVSS 3.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-20096 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4 for WordPress. The sources say it can be initiated remotely, but they do not identify the exact affected component or a named vendor fix. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that still have WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin version 2.1.1.4 installed. The source bundle provides no CPEs, no affected hosting platforms, and no broader version range. Handle during routine vulnerability management unless the vulnerable plugin is on a high-value public WordPress site. Prioritize removal or replacement if the plugin is unsupported, because the sources do not provide a confirmed patch path. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin 2.1.1.4.; Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a supported fixed release.; Upgrade, replace, or disable the plugin if no supported fix is available..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.5CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.5Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2017-20096Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
unspecifiedWP-SpamFree Anti-Spam Plugin2.1.1.4Listed
Weakness

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CWE-80 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.