CVE-2017-7944: XSS

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 has XSS due to unescaped HTML output of an Install DB failure error message in pagedbsettings.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xoops Xoops=2.5.8.1

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7944?

CVE-2017-7944 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7944?

To fix CVE-2017-7944, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of XOOPS Core that properly escapes HTML output.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7944?

CVE-2017-7944 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1.

4

Where does CVE-2017-7944 appear in XOOPS?

CVE-2017-7944 appears in the page_dbsettings.php file during an Install DB failure error message.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2017-7944?

Users running XOOPS Core version 2.5.8.1 are affected by CVE-2017-7944.

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