CVE-2017-1000038
CVE-2017-1000038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Relevanssi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Relevanssi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress plugin Relevanssi version 3.5.7.1 is vulnerable to stored XSS resulting in attacker being able to execute JavaScript on the affected site
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000038?
- WordPress plugin Relevanssi version 3.5.7.1 is vulnerable to stored XSS resulting in attacker being able to execute JavaScript on the affected site
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000038?
- CVE-2017-1000038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-1000038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000038?
- CVE-2017-1000038 affects Relevanssi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-1000038 published?
- CVE-2017-1000038 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:relevanssi:relevanssi:3.5.7.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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