CVE-2017-17778 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Paid To Read Script allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via specific parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17778?
CVE-2017-17778 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has XSS via the referrals.php tier parameter or the admin/userview.php uid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17778?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paid to Read Script Project Paid to Read Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17778 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-2017-17778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvwf-qw36-5hcq.