CVE-2017-20140 Itech Movie Portal Script movie.php Reflected cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published 22 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Reflected cross-site scripting in Itech Movie Portal Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the movie.php parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-20140?

CVE-2017-20140 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Itech Movie Portal Script, published on 22 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Itech Movie Portal Script 7.36. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /movie.php. The manipulation of the argument f with the input <img src=i onerror=prompt(1)> leads to basic cross site scripting (Reflected). The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-80

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20140?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ambit Movie Portal Script.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20140 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-2017-20140 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20140 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjhm-r9r4-r426.