What is the severity of CVE-2017-5673?

CVE-2017-5673 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5673?

To fix CVE-2017-5673, upgrade the Kunena extension to version 5.0.5 or later.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5673?

CVE-2017-5673 affects Kunena versions 5.0.2, 5.0.3, and 5.0.4.

What kind of attack is possible through CVE-2017-5673?

CVE-2017-5673 allows attackers to execute JavaScript code in the browser of users visiting the affected Joomla! forum.

Which files contain the vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673?

The vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673 affects multiple files, including crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php and crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-5673

medium

6.1

CWE

22/3/2017

15/11/2017

CVE-2017-5673: XSS

First published: Wed Mar 22 2017(Updated: )

In the Kunena extension 5.0.2 through 5.0.4 for Joomla!, the forum message subject (aka topic subject) accepts JavaScript, leading to XSS. Six files are affected: crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, and crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php. This is fixed in 5.0.5.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Kunena	=5.0.2
Kunena	=5.0.3
Kunena	=5.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5673?
To fix CVE-2017-5673, upgrade the Kunena extension to version 5.0.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 affects Kunena versions 5.0.2, 5.0.3, and 5.0.4.
What kind of attack is possible through CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 allows attackers to execute JavaScript code in the browser of users visiting the affected Joomla! forum.
Which files contain the vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673 affects multiple files, including crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php and crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5673?
To fix CVE-2017-5673, upgrade the Kunena extension to version 5.0.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 affects Kunena versions 5.0.2, 5.0.3, and 5.0.4.
What kind of attack is possible through CVE-2017-5673?
CVE-2017-5673 allows attackers to execute JavaScript code in the browser of users visiting the affected Joomla! forum.
Which files contain the vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-5673 affects multiple files, including crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php and crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php.