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CVE-2017-5942

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.1 EPSS 0.96%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-02-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1. It affects WordPress, Java.

CVE
CVE-2017-5942
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.1
EPSS
0.96%
WordPress Java

Original NVD Description

An issue was discovered in the WP Mail plugin before 1.2 for WordPress. The replyto parameter when composing a mail allows for a reflected XSS. This would allow you to execute JavaScript in the context of the user receiving the mail.