CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12978: XSS

First published: Mon Aug 21 2017(Updated: )

lib/html.php in Cacti before 1.1.18 has XSS via the title field of an external link added by an authenticated user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cacti<=1.1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12978?

    CVE-2017-12978 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12978?

    To fix CVE-2017-12978, upgrade Cacti to version 1.1.18 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-12978?

    CVE-2017-12978 affects all Cacti versions prior to 1.1.18.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12978?

    CVE-2017-12978 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-12978 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12978 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated user.

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