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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2017-12979

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki with this element to trigger Jav...

Vulnerability Description

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki with this element to trigger JavaScript execution.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DokuwikiDokuwiki<= 2017-02-19c

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12979?

CVE-2017-12979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki with this element to trigger Jav...

How severe is CVE-2017-12979?

CVE-2017-12979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dokuwiki Dokuwiki.