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

CVE-2017-20116

Low
3.5/10

Summary

A vulnerability was found in TrueConf Server 4.3.7. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/group/list/. The manipulation of the argument checked_group_id leads to basic cross site scripting (Reflected). It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • LOW
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • LOW
  • NONE
  • NONE

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