CVE-2017-20061: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

June 21, 2022 (updated June 29, 2022)

A vulnerability has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/extended. The manipulation of the argument name with the input %3Cimg%20src=no%20onerror=alert(1)%3E leads to basic cross site scripting (Reflected). The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

References

seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/36
github.com/advisories/GHSA-hgm9-pww2-93pc
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20061
vuldb.com/?id.97258

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