CVE-2017-5616: XSS
Published Mar 3, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cpanel Cgiecho
Cpanel Cgiemail
Event History
Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5616?
CVE-2017-5616 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5616?
To fix CVE-2017-5616, update to the latest version of cgiemail or cgiecho that addresses this XSS vulnerability.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5616?
CVE-2017-5616 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected applications.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5616?
CVE-2017-5616 affects cPanel's cgiemail and cgiecho applications.
5
Can CVE-2017-5616 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5616 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests that include malicious scripts.