CVE-2017-12795 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An improper input validation flaw in the OpenMRS HTML Form Entry module allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12795?
CVE-2017-12795 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenMRS openmrs-module-htmlformentry 3.3.2 is affected by: (Improper Input Validation).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12795?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openmrs Openmrs-Module-Htmlformentry.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12795 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-2017-12795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12795 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frvp-4hw2-v49m.