CVE-2017-1000457 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the helpkey parameter in mojoPortal, requiring admin-level authentication to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1000457?
CVE-2017-1000457 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Help.aspx in mojoPortal version 2.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the helpkey parameter. Exploitation requires authenticated reflected cross-site scripting for user accounts assigned either the "Administrators" or "Content Administrators" role.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000457?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mojoportal Mojoportal.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000457?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000457 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-1000457 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000457 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6v8-fp84-j62v.