CVE-2016-9997: XSS

Published Dec 17, 2016
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Updated

SPIP 3.1.x suffers from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in /ecrire/exec/pucestatut.php involving the $id parameter, as demonstrated by a /ecrire/?exec=pucestatut URL.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Spip SPIP=3.1.0
Spip SPIP=3.1.0-alpha
Spip SPIP=3.1.0-beta
Spip SPIP=3.1.0-rc
Spip SPIP=3.1.0-rc2
Spip SPIP=3.1.0-rc3
Spip SPIP=3.1.1
Spip SPIP=3.1.2
Spip SPIP=3.1.3

Event History

Dec 17, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:34 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9997?

CVE-2016-9997 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9997?

To fix CVE-2016-9997, update SPIP to version 3.1.4 or later, which addresses this reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What versions of SPIP are affected by CVE-2016-9997?

CVE-2016-9997 affects SPIP versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3, including their alpha, beta, and release candidate variants.

4

What is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability as seen in CVE-2016-9997?

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability, like in CVE-2016-9997, occurs when an attacker can inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed by users' browsers.

5

Can CVE-2016-9997 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9997 can be exploited remotely if a user visits a specially crafted URL that leverages the vulnerability.

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