CVE-2017-8780 GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting
An attacker can inject malicious scripts via comments that execute when an administrator publishes them, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8780?
CVE-2017-8780 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
GeniXCMS 1.0.2 has XSS triggered by a comment that is mishandled during a publish operation by an administrator, as demonstrated by a malformed P element.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8780?
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-2017-8780?
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-2017-8780 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8780 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hf2-7xf4-w3j6.