Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in phpMyFAQ
CVE-2017-14618

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

pHPMyFAQ

Status
pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-14618?

An XSS vulnerability exists in the phpMyFAQ application through version 2.9.8, specifically within the inc/PMF/Faq.php file. This vulnerability allows malicious attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the 'Questions' field during the 'Add New FAQ' action. If exploited, this could result in unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of unsuspecting users or the compromise of their sensitive information.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42761/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144280/phpMyFAQ-2.9...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2017-10-19
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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