CVE-2017-20191

Zimbra zm-admin-ajax Form Textbox Field Error XFormItem.js XFormItem.prototype.setError cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability was found in Zimbra zm-admin-ajax up to 8.8.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js of the component Form Textbox Field Error Handler. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 8.8.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is bb240ce0c71c01caabaa43eed30c78ba8d7d3591. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-258621 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Zimbra zm-admin-ajax
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.258621 vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.258621 signature permissions required
https://github.com/Zimbra/zm-admin-ajax/commit/bb240ce0c71c01caabaa43eed30c78ba8d7d3591 patch
https://github.com/Zimbra/zm-admin-ajax/releases/tag/8.8.2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20191?
CVE-2017-20191 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-20191?
To fix CVE-2017-20191, 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-2017-20191 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-20191 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-2017-20191?
CVE-2017-20191 affects Zimbra zm-admin-ajax.
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