CVE-2017-18562
CVE-2017-18562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer 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% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The error-log-viewer plugin before 1.0.6 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18562?
- The error-log-viewer plugin before 1.0.6 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18562?
- CVE-2017-18562 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-2017-18562 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18562?
- CVE-2017-18562 affects Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18562?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18562 published?
- CVE-2017-18562 was published on 2019-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:error_log_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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