CVE-2017-8376 GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts via comments that execute when an administrator interacts with them, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8376?
CVE-2017-8376 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
GeniXCMS 1.0.2 has XSS triggered by an authenticated comment that is mishandled during a mouse operation by an administrator.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8376?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.0 |
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.0 |
Products include Genixcms Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8376?
Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.0 or later.
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-2017-8376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8376 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52xr-wx26-9rfg.