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Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

CVE-2017-20061

Medium
4.3/10

Summary

A vulnerability has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/extended. The manipulation of the argument name with the input %3Cimg%20src=no%20onerror=alert(1)%3E leads to basic cross site scripting (Reflected). The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
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CWE-80 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published