Vulnerability Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue was discovered in webpagetest 3.0. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (bgcolor) passed to the webpagetest-master/www/video/view.php URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webpagetest Project | Webpagetest | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96935
- https://github.com/MarkLee131/awesome-web-pocs/blob/main/CVE-2017-6537.md
- https://github.com/WPO-Foundation/webpagetest/issues/837ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96935
- https://github.com/WPO-Foundation/webpagetest/issues/837ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6537?
CVE-2017-6537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue was discovered in webpagetest 3.0. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (bgcolor) passed to the webpagetest-master/www/video...
How severe is CVE-2017-6537?
CVE-2017-6537 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-2017-6537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webpagetest Project Webpagetest.