CVE-2017-7390 SocialNetwork Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser via the password recovery form in the SocialNetwork web application.
- 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-2017-7390?
CVE-2017-7390 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 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 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in 'SocialNetwork v1.2.1'. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (mail) passed to the 'SocialNetwork-andrea/app/template/pw_forgot.php' URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7390?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including movingbytes/social-network. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
movingbytes/social-network Packagist | All versions to 1.2.1 | None |
movingbytes/social-network Packagist | All versions to 1.2.1 | None |
Products include Socialnetwork Project Socialnetwork.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7390?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7390 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-2017-7390 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7390 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fm8-7gpf-p8fm.