CVE-2017-16880 filp whoops Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the dump function of the Whoops PHP library allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-16880?
CVE-2017-16880 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 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
The dump function in Util/TemplateHelper.php in filp whoops before 2.1.13 has XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16880?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including filp/whoops. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
filp/whoops Packagist | All versions | 2.1.13 |
filp/whoops Packagist | All versions | 2.1.13 |
Products include Whoops Project Whoops.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16880?
Upgrade filp/whoops to 2.1.13 or later.
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-2017-16880 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16880 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jjm-6whx-p8w4.