CVE-2017-15727: XSS
First published: Sat Oct 21 2017(Updated: )
In phpMyFAQ before 2.9.9, there is Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via an HTML attachment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | <=2.9.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15727?
CVE-2017-15727 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its risk of stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2017-15727?
To fix CVE-2017-15727, upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 2.9.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-15727?
CVE-2017-15727 affects phpMyFAQ versions up to and including 2.9.8.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-15727?
By exploiting CVE-2017-15727, attackers can execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session.
Is user input a target in CVE-2017-15727?
Yes, CVE-2017-15727 targets user input through HTML attachments that may lead to stored XSS attacks.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/phpmyfaq
- canonical/phpmyfaq
- version/phpmyfaq/2.9.8