CVE-2017-5616 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter in cgiemail and cgiecho scripts.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5616?
CVE-2017-5616 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5616?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cpanel Cgiecho, Cpanel Cgiemail.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5616?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2017-5616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5616 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-253q-85fr-vjfv, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5616.