CVE-2017-20185 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-20185, also known as Fuzzy SWMP GET Parameter swmp.php cross site scripting, is a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting in Fuzzy SWMP's GET Parameter Handler component.

Understanding CVE-2017-20185

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fuzzy SWMP's processing of the swmp.php file within the GET Parameter Handler component.

What is CVE-2017-20185?

A vulnerability in Fuzzy SWMP allows attackers to manipulate the "theme" argument to exploit cross-site scripting vulnerabilities remotely.

The Impact of CVE-2017-20185

Attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating the "theme" argument in the swmp.php file.
The vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-20185

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: CWE-79 Cross Site Scripting
Exploitation: Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the "theme" argument in the swmp.php file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Fuzzy
Product: SWMP
Affected Version: n/a
Modules: GET Parameter Handler

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the "theme" argument in the swmp.php file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-20185 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patch with the identifier 792bcab637cb8c3bd251d8fc8771512c5329a93e.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement secure coding practices to mitigate cross-site scripting risks.
Monitor and restrict network access to critical components.

Patching and Updates

Apply the provided patch with the identifier 792bcab637cb8c3bd251d8fc8771512c5329a93e to address the vulnerability.