CVE-2017-17826: XSS

Published Dec 21, 2017

Updated

The Configuration component of Piwigo 2.9.2 is vulnerable to Persistent Cross Site Scripting via the gallerytitle parameter in an admin.php?page=configuration&section=main request. An attacker can exploit this to hijack a client's browser along with the data stored in it.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Piwigo piwigo=2.9.2

Event History

Dec 21, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17826?

CVE-2017-17826 is a vulnerability in the Configuration component of Piwigo 2.9.2 that allows for persistent cross site scripting (XSS) attacks.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17826?

CVE-2017-17826 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How does CVE-2017-17826 work?

CVE-2017-17826 can be exploited through the gallery_title parameter in an admin.php?page=configuration&section=main request to inject malicious scripts that are executed when the targeted user visits a specific webpage.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17826?

Piwigo 2.9.2 is affected by CVE-2017-17826.

How can I fix CVE-2017-17826?

To fix CVE-2017-17826, it is recommended to update Piwigo to the latest version available, which contains the necessary security patches.