CVE-2017-8178

Description

Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones with software of earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171 versions has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to send email that storing malicious code to a smartphone and waiting for a user to access this email that triggers execution of the code. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code on the affected device.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Vicky-AL00
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2017/huawei-sa-20170908-01-email-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8178?
CVE-2017-8178 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8178?
To fix CVE-2017-8178, 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-2017-8178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8178 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-2017-8178?
CVE-2017-8178 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Vicky-AL00.
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