CVE-2017-6217: XSS

Published Jul 10, 2019
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Updated

paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in the SetPaymentOptions.php resulting code execution

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php<=3.9.2
Paypal Adaptive Payments Sdk=3.9.2

Event History

Jul 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:49 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6217?

The severity of CVE-2017-6217 is medium (6.1).

2

How does CVE-2017-6217 affect paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2?

CVE-2017-6217 affects paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2 by allowing a reflected XSS vulnerability in SetPaymentOptions.php, which may result in code execution.

3

How can I fix the vulnerability in paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2 (CVE-2017-6217)?

To fix the vulnerability in paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php v3.9.2, you should update to a version that does not contain the vulnerability or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2017-6217?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2017-6217 is CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6217?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-6217 at the following reference: https://github.com/paypal/adaptivepayments-sdk-php/issues/87.

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