CVE-2017-7249: XSS

Published Mar 23, 2017
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Updated

Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) were discovered in Gazelle before 2017-03-19. The vulnerabilities exist due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (action, userid) passed to the 'Gazelle-master/sections/tools/data/ocelotinfo.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-2017-7249?

CVE-2017-7249 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7249?

To fix CVE-2017-7249, ensure user input is properly sanitized and validated before being processed by the application.

3

Which versions of Gazelle are affected by CVE-2017-7249?

CVE-2017-7249 affects all versions of Gazelle prior to November 1, 2016.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-7249?

CVE-2017-7249 allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and scripts, potentially leading to account hijacking or data theft.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-7249?

Yes, there are public discussions and reports about exploits leveraging the Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2017-7249.

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