CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17971: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 29 2017(Updated: )

The test_sql_and_script_inject function in htdocs/main.inc.php in Dolibarr ERP/CRM 6.0.4 blocks some event attributes but neither onclick nor onscroll, which allows XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/dolibarr/dolibarr<=6.0.4
6.0.5
Dolibarr ERP & CRM=6.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17971?

    CVE-2017-17971 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS exploitation.

  • How can CVE-2017-17971 be exploited?

    CVE-2017-17971 can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into event attributes like onclick or onscroll in Dolibarr ERP/CRM.

  • Is CVE-2017-17971 fixed in later versions of Dolibarr?

    Yes, CVE-2017-17971 has been addressed in later releases of Dolibarr ERP/CRM beyond version 6.0.4.

  • What is the affected version for CVE-2017-17971?

    Version 6.0.4 of Dolibarr ERP/CRM is the specific version affected by CVE-2017-17971.

  • How do I mitigate CVE-2017-17971?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-17971, upgrading to a newer version of Dolibarr ERP/CRM that patches the vulnerability is recommended.

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