CVE-2017-12879 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts into the devices or sensors view, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12879?
CVE-2017-12879 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS-STORED) vulnerability in the DEVICES OR SENSORS functionality in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor before 17.3.33.2654 allows authenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paessler Prtg Network Monitor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12879 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-2017-12879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2018-19410 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Local File Inclusion
- CVE-2018-9276 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor OS Command Injection
- CVE-2020-10374 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2023-51630 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-31452 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r28x-g73f-m6g3.