CVE-2017-20094: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in NewStatPress Plugin 1.2.4

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-20094 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting newstatpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in NewStatPress Plugin 1.2.4. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.5 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: newstatpress project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newstatpress project newstatpress DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newstatpress || rpm -q newstatpress || newstatpress --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newstatpress sudo apt install newstatpress=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4> sudo apt-mark hold newstatpress

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list newstatpress sudo dnf downgrade newstatpress-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add newstatpress

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-20094?

newstatpress: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20094 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20094 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-2017-20094 affect?

CVE-2017-20094 affects newstatpress. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in NewStatPress Plugin 1.2.4. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may be initiated re

How urgent is CVE-2017-20094?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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