CVE-2017-11503: XSS
First published: Thu Jul 20 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/phpmailer/phpmailer | >=5.0.0<5.2.24 | 5.2.24 |
| Phpmailer Project Phpmailer | =5.2.23 | |
| debian/libphp-phpmailer | 6.2.0-2 6.6.3-1 6.9.1-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/releases/tag/v5.2.24
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99293/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039026
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017060181
- https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143138/phpmailer-xss.txt
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-11503
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-11503
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-11503
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11503
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-11503
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11503?
The severity of CVE-2017-11503 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2017-11503?
PHPMailer 5.2.23 and libphp-phpmailer versions 5.2.14+dfsg-2.3+, 5.2.24, 5.2.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~, 6.0.6-0.1, 6.2.0-2, and 6.6.3-1 are affected by CVE-2017-11503.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2017-11503?
CVE-2017-11503 is an XSS vulnerability in the "From Email Address" and "To Email Address" fields of code_generator.php in PHPMailer 5.2.23.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-11503 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-11503 vulnerability, update PHPMailer to version 5.2.24 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-11503?
More information about CVE-2017-11503 can be found at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/releases/tag/v5.2.24), [CVE Details](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-11503), [CXSecurity](https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017060181).
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