CVE-2017-6483
First published: Sun Mar 05 2017(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 (lang_code in themes/*/admin/system_preferences/language_edit.tmpl.php). An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atutor Atutor | <=2.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6483?
CVE-2017-6483 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What versions of ATutor are affected by CVE-2017-6483?
CVE-2017-6483 affects ATutor version 2.2.2 and earlier versions.
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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