PatchTheCVECVE-2017-1000224: CSRF in YouTube (WordPress plugin) could allow unauthenticated attacker to change any setting within the plugi
CVE-2017-1000224 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting youtube. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CSRF in YouTube (WordPress plugin) could allow unauthenticated attacker to change any setting within the plugin
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2017-11-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000224?
youtube: upgrade to newer than 11.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-1000224 being exploited?
CVE-2017-1000224 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-1000224 affect?
CVE-2017-1000224 affects youtube. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). CSRF in YouTube (WordPress plugin) could allow unauthenticated attacker to change any setting within the plugin
How urgent is CVE-2017-1000224?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference