CVE-2017-20108: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Easy Table Plugin 1.6

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-20108?

easy table: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-20108 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20108 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-20108 affect?

CVE-2017-20108 affects easy table. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Easy Table Plugin 1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /wordpress/wp-admin/options-general.php. The manipulation with the input "> alert(1) leads to basic

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2017-20108 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting easy table. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Easy Table Plugin 1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /wordpress/wp-admin/options-general.php. The manipulation with the input "><script>alert(1)</script> leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2022-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: easy table project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-29 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy table project easy table UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-table || rpm -q easy-table || easy-table --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-table

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-table

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-20108?

easy table: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20108 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20108 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-2017-20108 affect?

CVE-2017-20108 affects easy table. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Easy Table Plugin 1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /wordpress/wp-admin/options-general.php. The manipulation with the input "><script>alert(1)</script> leads to basic

How urgent is CVE-2017-20108?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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