CVE-2017-6391: XSS

Published Mar 2, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Kaltura server Lynx-12.11.0. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data passed to the "adminconsole/web/tools/SimpleJWPlayer.php" URL, the "adminconsole/web/tools/AkamaiBroadcaster.php" URL, the "adminconsole/web/tools/bigRedButton.php" URL, and the "adminconsole/web/tools/bigRedButtonPtsPoc.php" URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaltura Kaltura server<=lynx-12.11.0

Event History

Mar 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6391?

CVE-2017-6391 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Kaltura server versions up to Lynx-12.11.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6391?

To fix CVE-2017-6391, upgrade your Kaltura server to a version that is not affected, as indicated in the vendor's security advisory.

3

What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2017-6391?

CVE-2017-6391 is a web application vulnerability due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6391?

Kaltura server versions up to and including Lynx-12.11.0 are affected by CVE-2017-6391.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6391?

Additional information about CVE-2017-6391 can typically be found in security bulletins or the official Kaltura repository.

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