CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9668: XSS

First published: Sun Jun 18 2017(Updated: )

In admin\addgroup.php in CMS Made Simple 2.1.6, when adding a user group, there is no XSS filtering, resulting in storage-type XSS generation, via the description parameter in an addgroup action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple CMS=2.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9668?

    CVE-2017-9668 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9668?

    To fix CVE-2017-9668, upgrade to a later version of CMS Made Simple that includes XSS filtering for user group descriptions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-9668?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2017-9668 include unauthorized script execution and information theft through stored XSS vulnerabilities.

  • Is CVE-2017-9668 present in versions other than 2.1.6?

    CVE-2017-9668 specifically affects CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6 and may not be present in other versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-9668?

    Users of CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6 who manage user groups without applying the necessary updates are affected by CVE-2017-9668.

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