CVE-2017-9516: XSS

Published Jun 8, 2017
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Updated

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

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/craftcms/cms<2.6.2982
2.6.2982
Craft CMS<=2.6.2981

Event History

Jun 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
02:14 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9516?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9516?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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