CVE-2017-20239 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

MDwiki contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by injecting malicious code through the location hash parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with JavaScript payloads in the hash fragment that are parsed and rendered without sanitization, causing the injected scripts to execute in the victim's browser context.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dynalon	Mdwiki	0.6.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46097ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mdwiki-cross-site-scripting-via-location-haThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20239?

CVE-2017-20239 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). MDwiki contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by injecting malicious code through the location hash parameter. Attackers can craft U...

How severe is CVE-2017-20239?

CVE-2017-20239 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-2017-20239?

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