CVE-2017-8833: XSS

Published May 8, 2017
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Updated

Zen Cart 1.6.0 has XSS in the mainpage parameter to index.php. NOTE: 1.6.0 is not an official release but the vendor's README.md file offers a link to v160.zip with a description of "Download latest in-development version from github."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zen-cart Zen Cart=1.6.0

Event History

May 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8833?

CVE-2017-8833 has a medium severity level due to its potential for XSS attacks via the main_page parameter.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8833?

To fix CVE-2017-8833, upgrade to the latest stable version of Zen Cart that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What effect does CVE-2017-8833 have on Zen Cart 1.6.0?

CVE-2017-8833 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially compromising user data.

4

Is Zen Cart 1.6.0 an official release regarding CVE-2017-8833?

No, Zen Cart 1.6.0 is not an official release and is labeled as an in-development version.

5

What parameters are affected by CVE-2017-8833?

CVE-2017-8833 specifically targets the main_page parameter in index.php.

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