CVE-2017-12068
CVE-2017-12068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Event List Project Event List 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% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Event List Project Event List
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Event List plugin 0.7.9 for WordPress has XSS in the slug array parameter to wp-admin/admin.php in an el_admin_categories delete_bulk action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12068?
- The Event List plugin 0.7.9 for WordPress has XSS in the slug array parameter to wp-admin/admin.php in an el_admin_categories delete_bulk action.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12068?
- CVE-2017-12068 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-2017-12068 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12068?
- CVE-2017-12068 affects Event List Project Event List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12068?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12068 published?
- CVE-2017-12068 was published on 2017-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:event_list_project:event_list:0.7.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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