CVE-2017-16785: XSS

Published Nov 10, 2017
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Updated

Cacti 1.1.27 has reflected XSS via the PATHINFO to host.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cacti Cacti=1.1.27

Event History

Nov 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16785?

CVE-2017-16785 has a medium severity due to its potential for reflected XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16785?

To mitigate CVE-2017-16785, upgrade Cacti to version 1.1.28 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-16785?

CVE-2017-16785 affects Cacti version 1.1.27.

4

Can CVE-2017-16785 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-16785 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted request.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2017-16785 enable?

CVE-2017-16785 enables reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

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