CVE-2017-17947: XSS
A cross site scripting issue has been found in custompage.cgi in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) before 8.0R17.0, 8.1.x before 8.1R13, 8.2.x before 8.2R9, and 8.3.x before 8.3R3 and Pulse Policy Secure (PPS) before 5.2R10, 5.3.x before 5.3R9, and 5.4.x before 5.4R3 due to one of the URL parameters not being sanitized. Exploitation does require the user to be logged in as administrator; the issue is not applicable to the end user portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17947?
CVE-2017-17947 has been assigned a medium severity rating based on its potential impact and exploitability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17947?
To address CVE-2017-17947, you should upgrade to the latest versions of Pulse Connect Secure or Pulse Policy Secure as specified in the vendor's advisory.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17947?
CVE-2017-17947 affects multiple versions of Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure prior to specified versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17947?
CVE-2017-17947 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-17947 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-17947 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute harmful scripts in a user's browser.