CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7579: XSS

First published: Fri Apr 07 2017(Updated: )

inc/PMF/Faq.php in phpMyFAQ before 2.9.7 has XSS in the question field.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
phpMyFAQ<=2.9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7579?

    CVE-2017-7579 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7579?

    To fix CVE-2017-7579, upgrade to phpMyFAQ version 2.9.7 or later.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7579?

    CVE-2017-7579 is an XSS vulnerability that affects the question field in phpMyFAQ.

  • Which versions of phpMyFAQ are affected by CVE-2017-7579?

    CVE-2017-7579 affects all phpMyFAQ versions prior to 2.9.7.

  • Does CVE-2017-7579 affect all phpMyFAQ installations?

    CVE-2017-7579 affects phpMyFAQ installations that have not been updated beyond version 2.9.6.

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