HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-20098
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-20098

CWE-80Published: June 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Admin Custom Login Plugin 2.4.5.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). It is possible to launch the attack remotely.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20098 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

weblizar1 product(s)
admin custom login
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/75
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.97368
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/75
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.97368

All References (4)

→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/75Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.97368Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/75Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.97368Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-20098
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-80
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 27, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-20098 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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