What is the severity of CVE-2017-8102?

CVE-2017-8102 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8102?

To fix CVE-2017-8102, update Serendipity to a version later than v2.1-rc1 that includes the serendipity_event_xsstrust plugin.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8102?

CVE-2017-8102 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Serendipity blogging platform.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8102?

Any user running Serendipity v2.1-rc1 with editor privileges is at risk from CVE-2017-8102.

Can CVE-2017-8102 allow data theft?

Yes, CVE-2017-8102 can enable attackers to steal cookies and sensitive information from admin users.

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CVE-2017-8102

medium

5.4

CWE

24/4/2017

28/4/2017

CVE-2017-8102: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

Stored XSS in Serendipity v2.1-rc1 allows an attacker to steal an admin's cookie and other information by composing a new entry as an editor user. This is related to lack of the serendipity_event_xsstrust plugin and a set_config error in that plugin.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Serendipity (S9Y) Freetag Event	=2.1-rc1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8102?
CVE-2017-8102 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8102?
To fix CVE-2017-8102, update Serendipity to a version later than v2.1-rc1 that includes the serendipity_event_xsstrust plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8102?
CVE-2017-8102 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Serendipity blogging platform.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8102?
Any user running Serendipity v2.1-rc1 with editor privileges is at risk from CVE-2017-8102.
Can CVE-2017-8102 allow data theft?
Yes, CVE-2017-8102 can enable attackers to steal cookies and sensitive information from admin users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8102?
CVE-2017-8102 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8102?
To fix CVE-2017-8102, update Serendipity to a version later than v2.1-rc1 that includes the serendipity_event_xsstrust plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8102?
CVE-2017-8102 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Serendipity blogging platform.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8102?
Any user running Serendipity v2.1-rc1 with editor privileges is at risk from CVE-2017-8102.
Can CVE-2017-8102 allow data theft?
Yes, CVE-2017-8102 can enable attackers to steal cookies and sensitive information from admin users.