CVE-2017-6481: XSS

Published Mar 5, 2017
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Updated

Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues were discovered in phpipam 1.2. The vulnerabilities exist due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data passed to several pages (instructions in app/admin/instructions/preview.php; subnetId in app/admin/powerDNS/refresh-ptr-records.php). An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpipam Phpipam<=1.2

Event History

Mar 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6481?

The severity of CVE-2017-6481 is rated as medium, with a score of 6.1.

2

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-6481?

Exploiting CVE-2017-6481 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected website.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-6481?

To fix CVE-2017-6481, ensure proper validation and sanitization of user inputs throughout the phpipam application.

4

Which versions of phpipam are affected by CVE-2017-6481?

CVE-2017-6481 affects phpipam version 1.2 and earlier.

5

What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the context of CVE-2017-6481?

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in CVE-2017-6481 refers to the vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts through insufficient input filtration.

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