CVE-2017-10711 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject XSS payloads via the user parameter in the password reset form, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious script execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-10711?
CVE-2017-10711 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In SimpleRisk 20170614-001, a CSRF attack on reset.php (aka the Send Password Reset Email form) can insert XSS sequences via the user parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10711?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplerisk Simplerisk.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10711?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10711 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-2017-10711 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10711 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgcf-42wq-rwx5.