CVE-2017-5938: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 15 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the nav_path function in lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC before 1.0.14 and 1.1.x before 1.1.26 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nav_data name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 | |
| ViewVC | <=1.1.25 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00082.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3784
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96185
- https://github.com/viewvc/viewvc/commit/9dcfc7daa4c940992920d3b2fbd317da20e44aad
- https://github.com/viewvc/viewvc/issues/137
- https://github.com/viewvc/viewvc/releases/tag/1.0.14
- https://github.com/viewvc/viewvc/releases/tag/1.1.26
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5938?
The severity of CVE-2017-5938 is classified as medium due to its potential impact on web application security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5938?
To fix CVE-2017-5938, update ViewVC to version 1.0.14 or 1.1.26 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5938?
CVE-2017-5938 affects ViewVC versions up to 1.1.25 and specific versions of Debian and openSUSE.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5938?
CVE-2017-5938 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-5938 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5938 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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