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CVE-2017-20108: Easy Table Plugin options-general.php cross site scripting

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Easy Table Plugin 1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /wordpress/wp-admin/options-general.php. The manipulation with the input "><script>alert(1)</script> leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

LowCVSS 3.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-20108 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in Easy Table Plugin 1.6 for WordPress. A logged-in attacker could potentially inject script content that affects another user who views the relevant settings page. The sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version. Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Easy Table Plugin 1.6. Risk is higher where untrusted users have WordPress accounts with access to settings or related plugin inputs. Treat this as routine hygiene unless the plugin is present on externally reachable WordPress sites with many authenticated users. Prioritize confirmation and removal or update over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for Easy Table Plugin 1.6.; Check vendor or repository guidance for an update or replacement.; Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required..

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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

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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-2017-20108Attack 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
unspecifiedEasy Table Plugin1.6Listed
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CWE details

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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.