CVE-2017-5942 json
An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress.
published 2017-02-10 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-15013
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress. The replyto parameter when composing a mail allows for a reflected XSS. This would allow you to execute JavaScript in the context of the user receiving the mail.
Exploit prediction
0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- cjc.im https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
- Technology feeds
References
-
cjc.im
/advisories/0006/
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/96211
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-5942
- NVD CVE-2017-5942
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