CVE-2017-12788 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 9 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Metinfo CMS admin panel via specific parameters.

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-2017-12788?

CVE-2017-12788 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 9 May 2019. 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/index.php in Metinfo 5.3.18 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) class1 parameter or the (2) anyid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12788?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12788?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12788 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-2017-12788 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12788 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-975x-mjxh-4f67.