CVE-2017-17431 GeniXCMS XSS Vulnerability
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via multiple parameters in GeniXCMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2017-17431?
CVE-2017-17431 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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
GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the from, id, lang, menuid, mod, q, status, term, to, or token parameter. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2017-14761, CVE-2017-14762, or CVE-2017-14765.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17431?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
genix/cms Packagist | All versions to 1.1.5 | None |
genix/cms Packagist | All versions to 1.1.5 | None |
Products include Genixcms Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17431?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17431 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-2017-17431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwr7-j6g3-hmx6.