Learn about CVE-2017-16833, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gemirro before 0.16.0. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Gemirro prior to version 0.16.0 has a vulnerability known as stored cross-site scripting (XSS), allowing attackers to inject malicious web script via a crafted javascript: URL in the "homepage" attribute of a ".gemspec" file.
Understanding CVE-2017-16833
This CVE involves a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gemirro before version 0.16.0.
What is CVE-2017-16833?
Stored XSS vulnerability in Gemirro allows attackers to inject malicious web script using a specially crafted javascript: URL in the "homepage" attribute of a ".gemspec" file.
The Impact of CVE-2017-16833
Technical Details of CVE-2017-16833
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Gemirro before version 0.16.0 enables attackers to inject arbitrary web script via a crafted javascript: URL in the "homepage" value of a ".gemspec" file.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by inserting a specially crafted javascript: URL in the "homepage" attribute of a ".gemspec" file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-16833 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates