How severe is CVE-2017-20089?

CVE-2017-20089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20089?

CVE-2017-20089 affects Gwolle Guestbook Project Gwolle Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20089?

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

When was CVE-2017-20089 published?

CVE-2017-20089 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20089

CVE-2017-20089 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gwolle Guestbook Project Gwolle Guestbook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gwolle Guestbook Project Gwolle Guestbook
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Gwolle Guestbook Plugin 1.7.4. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20089?: A vulnerability was found in Gwolle Guestbook Plugin 1.7.4. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20089?: CVE-2017-20089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20089?: CVE-2017-20089 affects Gwolle Guestbook Project Gwolle Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20089?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20089 published?: CVE-2017-20089 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gwolle_guestbook_project:gwolle_guestbook:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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