CVE-2017-1000146: XSS
First published: Fri Nov 03 2017(Updated: )
Mahara 1.9 before 1.9.7 and 1.10 before 1.10.5 and 15.04 before 15.04.2 are vulnerable to the arbitrary execution of Javascript in the browser of a logged-in user because the title of the portfolio page was not being properly escaped in the AJAX script that updates the Add/remove watchlist link on artefact detail pages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9-rc1 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.0 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.1 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.2 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.3 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.4 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.5 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.9.6 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10-rc1 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10.0 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10.1 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10.2 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10.3 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =1.10.4 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =15.04-rc1 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =15.04-rc2 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =15.04.0 | |
| Mahara Mahara | =15.04.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000146?
The severity of CVE-2017-1000146 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.
How does CVE-2017-1000146 affect Mahara?
CVE-2017-1000146 affects Mahara versions 1.9 before 1.9.7, 1.10 before 1.10.5, and 15.04 before 15.04.2.
How can a logged-in user be affected by CVE-2017-1000146?
A logged-in user can be affected by CVE-2017-1000146 by execution of arbitrary Javascript in the browser due to improper escaping of the portfolio page title.
What is the fix for CVE-2017-1000146?
To fix CVE-2017-1000146, upgrade Mahara to version 1.9.7 or later, 1.10.5 or later, or 15.04.2 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-1000146?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-1000146 is 79.
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