CVE-2017-6102: Persistent XSS in wordpress plugin rockhoist-badges v1.2.2.

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-6102 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting rockhoist badges plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Larry Cashdollar · Vendor: rockhoist badges project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-02 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockhoist badges project rockhoist badges plugin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rockhoist-badges-plugin || rpm -q rockhoist-badges-plugin || rockhoist-badges-plugin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rockhoist-badges-plugin sudo apt install rockhoist-badges-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold rockhoist-badges-plugin

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

dnf --showduplicates list rockhoist-badges-plugin sudo dnf downgrade rockhoist-badges-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add rockhoist-badges-plugin

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-2017-6102?

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

Is CVE-2017-6102 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6102 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-2017-6102 affect?

CVE-2017-6102 affects rockhoist badges plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Persistent XSS in wordpress plugin rockhoist-badges v1.2.2.

How urgent is CVE-2017-6102?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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