CVE-2017-20153 : Security Advisory and Response

A problematic vulnerability has been discovered in aerouk imageserve, leading to cross-site scripting.

Understanding CVE-2017-20153

What is CVE-2017-20153?

CVE-2017-20153 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability found in aerouk imageserve, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the REQUEST_URI parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2017-20153

This vulnerability has a low base severity score of 2.6 (CVSS 3.1) and can be exploited by malicious actors to execute remote attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-20153

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in aerouk imageserve allows for cross-site scripting through the manipulation of the REQUEST_URI parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: aerouk
Product: imageserve
Affected Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely by manipulating the REQUEST_URI parameter, making exploitation challenging due to its complexity.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patch identified as 2ac3cd4f90b4df66874fab171376ca26868604c4 to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation to mitigate cross-site scripting risks.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.