CVE-2017-18024 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in victim's browser via crafted parameter names in AvantFAX, potentially leading to session hijacking.
- 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-2017-18024?
CVE-2017-18024 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2018. 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
AvantFAX 3.3.3 has XSS via an arbitrary parameter name to the default URI, as demonstrated by a parameter whose name contains a SCRIPT element and whose value is 1.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avantfax Avantfax.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18024?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18024 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-2017-18024 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-18024 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pgvh-2fg3-frgm.