How severe is CVE-2017-6102?

CVE-2017-6102 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-2017-6102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6102?

CVE-2017-6102 affects Rockhoist Badges Project Rockhoist Badges Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6102?

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

When was CVE-2017-6102 published?

CVE-2017-6102 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6102

CVE-2017-6102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockhoist Badges Project Rockhoist Badges Plugin 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rockhoist Badges Project Rockhoist Badges Plugin
Published: 2017-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent XSS in wordpress plugin rockhoist-badges v1.2.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6102?: Persistent XSS in wordpress plugin rockhoist-badges v1.2.2.
How severe is CVE-2017-6102?: CVE-2017-6102 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-2017-6102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6102?: CVE-2017-6102 affects Rockhoist Badges Project Rockhoist Badges Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6102 published?: CVE-2017-6102 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockhoist_badges_project:rockhoist_badges_plugin:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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