CVE-2017-12798 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 10 Aug 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Cross-site scripting in NexusPHP allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the search suggest parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2017-12798?

CVE-2017-12798 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 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

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exists in NexusPHP version v1.5 via the q parameter to searchsuggest.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12798?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nexusphp Project Nexusphp.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12798?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12798 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-2017-12798 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12798 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2h7r-8m29-9xgp.