CVE-2017-6217 paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php vulnerable to a reflected XSS
Reflected XSS in the PayPal Adaptive Payments PHP SDK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code 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-2017-6217?
CVE-2017-6217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2019. 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
paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in the SetPaymentOptions.php resulting code execution
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6217?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php Packagist | All versions to 3.9.2 | None |
paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php Packagist | All versions to 3.9.2 | None |
Products include Paypal Adaptive Payments Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6217 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-2017-6217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r4x-3534-w3f9.