CVE-2017-2683 Cross-site scripting in RUGGEDCOM NMS All versions < V2.1 (Windows and Linux)
A persistent XSS vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM NMS allows attackers to obtain administrative permissions via crafted input.
- 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-2017-2683?
CVE-2017-2683 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in RUGGEDCOM NMS All versions < V2.1 (Windows and Linux), published on 27 Feb 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
A non-privileged user of the Siemens web application RUGGEDCOM NMS < V1.2 on port 8080/TCP and 8081/TCP could perform a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, potentially resulting in obtaining administrative permissions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2683?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Ruggedcom Network Management Software.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2683?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2683 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-2017-2683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in RUGGEDCOM NMS All versions < V2.1 (Windows and Linux)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3m6r-h6cf-6q8q.