CVE-2017-9441 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated attackers can inject scripts via crafted package metadata in BigTree CMS, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9441?
CVE-2017-9441 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BigTree CMS through 4.2.18 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a crafted package, triggering mishandling of the (1) title or (2) version or (3) author_name parameter in manifest.json. This issue exists in core\admin\modules\developer\extensions\install\unpack.php and core\admin\modules\developer\packages\install\unpack.php. NOTE: the vendor states "You must implicitly trust any package or extension you install as they all have the ability to write PHP files.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bigtreecms Bigtree Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9441 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-2017-9441 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-9441 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9vf-7xvj-9696.