CVE-2017-20176

ciubotaru share-on-diaspora new_window.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ciubotaru share-on-diaspora 0.7.9. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file new_window.php. The manipulation of the argument title/url leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is fb6fae2f8a9b146471450b5b0281046a17d1ac8d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220204.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: ciubotaru share-on-diaspora
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.220204 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220204 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/ciubotaru/share-on-diaspora/commit/fb6fae2f8a9b146471450b5b0281046a17d1ac8d third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20176?
CVE-2017-20176 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-20176?
To fix CVE-2017-20176, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-20176 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-20176 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-20176?
CVE-2017-20176 affects ciubotaru share-on-diaspora.
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