CVE-2017-11198 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE-2017-11198 article provides insights into a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FineCMS up to July 12, 2017.

Understanding CVE-2017-11198

This section delves into the details of the CVE-2017-11198 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2017-11198?

CVE-2017-11198 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in /application/lib/ajax/get_image.php in FineCMS until July 12, 2017. It allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML through specific parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11198

The vulnerability enables remote attackers to inject any web script or HTML by utilizing the folder, id, or name parameter in FineCMS until July 12, 2017.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11198

This section outlines the technical aspects of CVE-2017-11198.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in /application/lib/ajax/get_image.php in FineCMS through July 12, 2017, permits remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the folder, id, or name parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FineCMS
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML by exploiting the folder, id, or name parameter in FineCMS until July 12, 2017.

Mitigation and Prevention

In this section, we discuss mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-11198.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection attacks.
Regularly monitor and update the FineCMS application to patch security vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by FineCMS promptly to address the XSS vulnerability.