CVE-2017-7986 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of specific HTML attributes leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/686-20170404-core-xss-vulnerabilityPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/686-20170404-core-xss-vulnerabilityPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7986?

CVE-2017-7986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of specific HTML attributes leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.

How severe is CVE-2017-7986?

CVE-2017-7986 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-2017-7986?

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