CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2017-9516: XSS

First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )

Craft CMS before 2.6.2982 allows for a potential XSS attack vector by uploading a malicious SVG file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/craftcms/cms<2.6.2982
2.6.2982
CraftCMS Craft CMS<=2.6.2981

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9516?

    CVE-2017-9516 has a medium severity level due to the potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9516?

    To fix CVE-2017-9516, upgrade to Craft CMS version 2.6.2982 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-9516 expose?

    CVE-2017-9516 exposes the application to a potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attack through malicious SVG file uploads.

  • Which versions of Craft CMS are affected by CVE-2017-9516?

    Craft CMS versions prior to 2.6.2982 are affected by CVE-2017-9516.

  • Is there any mitigation for CVE-2017-9516 if upgrading is not possible?

    If upgrading is not possible, consider disabling the upload of SVG files to mitigate CVE-2017-9516.

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