CVE-2017-14096 Cross-site scripting in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone)

Medium 6.1 Published 19 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute malicious scripts on Trend Micro Smart Protection Server via stored XSS, potentially compromising the system.

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-2017-14096?

CVE-2017-14096 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone), published on 19 Jan 2018. 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

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) versions 3.2 and below could allow an attacker to execute a malicious payload on vulnerable systems.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Smart Protection Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14096 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-2017-14096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h538-q7xc-x383.