CVE-2017-7242: XSS
Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) were discovered in admin/modules components in SLiMS 7 Cendana through 2017-03-23: the keywords parameter to bibliography/checkoutitem.php, bibliography/dlprint.php, bibliography/item.php, bibliography/itembarcodegenerator.php, bibliography/printedcard.php, circulation/loanrules.php, masterfile/author.php, masterfile/colltype.php, and masterfile/doclanguage.php and the quickReturnID field to circulation/ajaxaction.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7242?
CVE-2017-7242 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7242?
To mitigate CVE-2017-7242, update to a version of SLiMS 7 Cendana released after March 23, 2017, or implement input validation on the affected parameters.
What components are affected by CVE-2017-7242?
CVE-2017-7242 affects the admin/modules components in SLiMS 7 Cendana, specifically impacting several bibliography-related PHP files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7242?
CVE-2017-7242 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-7242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7242 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the keywords parameter in the vulnerable PHP scripts.