Stored Cross-Site Scripting in DokuWiki by Splitbrain
CVE-2017-12979

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dokuwiki

Status
Dokuwiki
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2017

What is CVE-2017-12979?

DokuWiki, a versatile open-source wiki software, is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This issue arises when malicious language names are rendered within a code element located in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker is able to exploit this vulnerability by creating or modifying a wiki, leading to potential JavaScript execution in the context of users viewing the affected page. Users and administrators are encouraged to update their instances to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2080
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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