CVE-2017-7998: XSS
First published: Mon Jan 08 2018(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Gespage before 7.4.9 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) printer name when adding a printer in the admin panel or (2) username parameter to webapp/users/user_reg.jsp.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Links Page | <7.4.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7998?
CVE-2017-7998 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7998?
To address CVE-2017-7998, upgrade Gespage to version 7.4.9 or later.
What types of attack vectors are associated with CVE-2017-7998?
CVE-2017-7998 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via manipulations of the printer name and username parameters.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-7998?
Any users of Gespage versions prior to 7.4.9 are potentially affected by CVE-2017-7998.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-7998?
Exploiting CVE-2017-7998 can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and malicious content execution in the user's browser.
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