Craft CMS up to 2.6 SVG File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Craft CMS up to 2.6. This impacts an unknown function of the component SVG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-9516. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Craft CMS up to 2.6 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Craft CMS before 2.6.2982 allows for a potential XSS attack vector by uploading a malicious SVG file.

The bug was discovered 06/08/2017. The weakness was published 06/08/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at craftcms.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9516 since 06/08/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.6.2982 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (42143). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 2.6.2982

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 142851
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9516 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9516
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102100
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/08/2017 20:25
Updated: 08/24/2025 10:27
Changes: 06/08/2017 20:25 (59), 10/14/2019 17:12 (4), 12/08/2022 09:15 (4), 08/24/2025 10:27 (16)
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