CVE-2017-5942

6.1 MEDIUM

Published: February 10, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96211

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96211

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://cjc.im/advisories/0006/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.0%

57th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

Affected Vendors

wp_mail_project

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