How severe is CVE-2017-20090?

CVE-2017-20090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20090?

CVE-2017-20090 affects Global Content Blocks Project Global Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20090?

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

When was CVE-2017-20090 published?

CVE-2017-20090 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20090

CVE-2017-20090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Global Content Blocks Project Global Content Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Global Content Blocks Project Global Content Blocks
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Global Content Blocks Plugin 2.1.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be initiated remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20090?: A vulnerability was found in Global Content Blocks Plugin 2.1.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be initiated remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20090?: CVE-2017-20090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20090?: CVE-2017-20090 affects Global Content Blocks Project Global Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20090 published?: CVE-2017-20090 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:global_content_blocks_project:global_content_blocks:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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