GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8 User Prompt cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8. This affects an unknown function of the component User Prompt Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-5515. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component User Prompt Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user prompt function in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via tag names.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was presented 01/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-5515 since 01/17/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95623†). See VDB-95437, VDB-95436, VDB-95435 and VDB-95434 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 63⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-5515 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5515
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95433
SecurityFocus: 95623 - GeniXCMS CVE-2017-5515 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5515 - GeniXCMS - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2017 14:43
Updated: 05/13/2026 13:34
Changes: 01/17/2017 14:43 (57), 07/23/2020 18:16 (6), 11/01/2022 09:17 (2), 05/13/2026 13:34 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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