CVE-2017-15215 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An unauthenticated attacker can inject JavaScript via the searchtags parameter, potentially taking over admin sessions or modifying settings.
- 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-2017-15215?
CVE-2017-15215 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 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
Reflected XSS vulnerability in Shaarli v0.9.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject JavaScript via the searchtags parameter to index.php. If the victim is an administrator, an attacker can (for example) take over the admin session or change global settings or add/delete links. It is also possible to execute JavaScript against unauthenticated users.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15215?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Shaarli Project Shaarli.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15215 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-2017-15215 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15215 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgj8-6rfv-fv92.