How severe is CVE-2017-20008?

CVE-2017-20008 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-2017-20008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20008?

CVE-2017-20008 affects Mycred. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20008?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-20008 published?

CVE-2017-20008 was published on 2021-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20008

CVE-2017-20008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mycred 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mycred
Published: 2021-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20008?: The myCred WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 does not sanitise and escape the user parameter before outputting it back in the Points Log admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2017-20008?: CVE-2017-20008 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-2017-20008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20008?: CVE-2017-20008 affects Mycred. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20008 published?: CVE-2017-20008 was published on 2021-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mycred:mycred:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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