CVE-2017-17057 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary HTML and script code in the browser via a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Department module.

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-2017-17057?

CVE-2017-17057 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 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

There is a reflected XSS vulnerability in ZKTime Web 2.0.1.12280. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data in the 'Range' field of the 'Department' module in a Personnel Advanced Query. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary HTML and script code in the browser in the context of the vulnerable application.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17057?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zkteco Zktime Web.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17057?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17057 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-2017-17057 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17057 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9pv-53xg-4vp2.

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