What is the severity of CVE-2017-12971?

CVE-2017-12971 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12971?

To fix CVE-2017-12971, you should upgrade Apache2Triad to a version that has addressed this cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What type of attack can be performed due to CVE-2017-12971?

CVE-2017-12971 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12971?

CVE-2017-12971 specifically affects Apache2Triad version 1.5.4.

Can CVE-2017-12971 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12971 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the account parameter in phpsftpd/users.php.

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CVE-2017-12971

medium

6.1

CWE

23/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-12971: XSS

First published: Wed Aug 23 2017(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache2triad Apache2triad	=1.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12971?
To fix CVE-2017-12971, you should upgrade Apache2Triad to a version that has addressed this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What type of attack can be performed due to CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 specifically affects Apache2Triad version 1.5.4.
Can CVE-2017-12971 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12971 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the account parameter in phpsftpd/users.php.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12971?
To fix CVE-2017-12971, you should upgrade Apache2Triad to a version that has addressed this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What type of attack can be performed due to CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12971?
CVE-2017-12971 specifically affects Apache2Triad version 1.5.4.
Can CVE-2017-12971 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12971 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the account parameter in phpsftpd/users.php.