CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7944: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
E-xoops=2.5.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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