CVE-2014-9367: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2014

Updated

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the urlEncode function in lib/TWiki.pm in TWiki 6.0.0 and 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a "'" (single quote) in the scope parameter to do/view/TWiki/WebSearch.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Twiki TWiki=6.0.0

Twiki TWiki=6.0.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9367?

CVE-2014-9367 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9367?

To fix CVE-2014-9367, upgrade TWiki to version 6.0.2 or later, which addresses the incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the urlEncode function.

What versions of TWiki are affected by CVE-2014-9367?

CVE-2014-9367 affects TWiki versions 6.0.0 and 6.0.1.

What type of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2014-9367?

CVE-2014-9367 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

What is the primary cause of CVE-2014-9367?

The primary cause of CVE-2014-9367 is an incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the urlEncode function.