CVE-2017-7248: XSS

Published Mar 23, 2017
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Updated

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in Gazelle before 2017-03-19. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (type) passed to the 'Gazelle-master/sections/better/transcode.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
Gazelle Project Gazelle<=2016-11-01

Event History

Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7248?

CVE-2017-7248 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7248?

To fix CVE-2017-7248, update Gazelle to a version released after March 19, 2017, that includes proper input validation measures.

3

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2017-7248?

An attacker can leverage CVE-2017-7248 to execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in a user's browser.

4

Which versions of Gazelle are affected by CVE-2017-7248?

Gazelle versions up to and including 2016-11-01 are affected by CVE-2017-7248.

5

Where does CVE-2017-7248 occur in the Gazelle application?

CVE-2017-7248 occurs in the 'Gazelle-master/sections/better/transcode.php' URL due to insufficient filtration of user input.

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