CVE-2017-6483: XSS

Published Mar 5, 2017
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Updated

Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues were discovered in ATutor 2.2.2. The vulnerabilities exist due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data passed to several pages (langcode in themes//admin/systempreferences/languageedit.tmpl.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
ATutor ATutor<=2.2.2

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6483?

The severity of CVE-2017-6483 is rated as medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6483?

To fix CVE-2017-6483, ensure that user-supplied data is properly validated and sanitized before being processed by the application.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6483?

CVE-2017-6483 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What versions of ATutor are affected by CVE-2017-6483?

CVE-2017-6483 affects ATutor version 2.2.2 and earlier versions.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-6483?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-6483 could execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

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