CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5494: XSS

First published: Sun Jan 15 2017(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the file types table in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a .swf file in a (1) comment frame or (2) avatar frame.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Evolution<=6.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5494?

    CVE-2017-5494 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5494?

    To fix CVE-2017-5494, upgrade b2evolution to version 6.8.4 or later to eliminate the vulnerabilities.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-5494?

    CVE-2017-5494 affects all users of b2evolution versions 6.8.3 and earlier.

  • What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2017-5494?

    CVE-2017-5494 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks through comments or avatar frames.

  • Is CVE-2017-5494 exploitable without authentication?

    No, CVE-2017-5494 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerabilities.

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