VDB-101976 · CVE-2017-9420 · BID 98931

Spiffy Calendar Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress yr cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Spiffy Calendar Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument yr as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-9420. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Spiffy Calendar Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress (Calendar Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument yr as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Spiffy Calendar plugin before 3.3.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the yr parameter.

The bug was discovered 06/06/2017. The weakness was released 06/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at dtsa.eu. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9420. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 3.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98931†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Calendar Plugin 3.3.0

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06/03/2017 🔍
06/05/2017 +17088 days 🔍
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06/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
06/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/26/2020 +1299 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dtsa.eu
Researcher: Dimitrios Tsagkarakis
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9420 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9420
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101976
SecurityFocus: 98931 - WordPress Spiffy Calendar Plugin CVE-2017-9420 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/06/2017 08:54
Updated: 12/26/2020 09:47
Changes: 06/06/2017 08:54 (62), 10/13/2019 18:15 (3), 12/26/2020 09:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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