Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server
CVE-2017-0055

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Iis Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting flaws through specially crafted requests. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to run scripts using local user privileges, posing significant risks to the system's integrity and the data it handles. Affected versions encompass various iterations of Windows, including legacy and newer systems, necessitating prompt mitigation to safeguard against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

IIS Server Internet Information Server (IIS) in Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-0055-PoC
Created by NetJBS

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96622
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038012
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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