What is the severity of CVE-2017-5475?

CVE-2017-5475 has a medium severity due to the potential for CSRF attacks that can lead to unauthorized comment deletion.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5475?

To resolve CVE-2017-5475, upgrade to a version of Serendipity later than 2.0.5 that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-5475?

CVE-2017-5475 affects Serendipity versions up to and including 2.0.5.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5475?

CVE-2017-5475 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2017-5475 lead to data loss?

Yes, CVE-2017-5475 can lead to data loss by allowing attackers to delete comments without authorization.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-5475

high

8.8

CWE

352

14/1/2017

25/1/2017

CVE-2017-5475: CSRF

First published: Sat Jan 14 2017(Updated: )

comment.php in Serendipity through 2.0.5 allows CSRF in deleting any comments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Serendipity (S9Y) Freetag Event	<=2.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 has a medium severity due to the potential for CSRF attacks that can lead to unauthorized comment deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5475?
To resolve CVE-2017-5475, upgrade to a version of Serendipity later than 2.0.5 that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 affects Serendipity versions up to and including 2.0.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-5475 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-5475 can lead to data loss by allowing attackers to delete comments without authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 has a medium severity due to the potential for CSRF attacks that can lead to unauthorized comment deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5475?
To resolve CVE-2017-5475, upgrade to a version of Serendipity later than 2.0.5 that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 affects Serendipity versions up to and including 2.0.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5475?
CVE-2017-5475 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-5475 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-5475 can lead to data loss by allowing attackers to delete comments without authorization.