CVE-2017-6929 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability related to cross-site scripting in jQuery affects Drupal Core versions before 7.57. This CVE was published on February 21, 2018, and has been resolved in Drupal 8.4.0 and Drupal 7.57.

Understanding CVE-2017-6929

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in jQuery when Ajax requests are made to untrusted domains.

What is CVE-2017-6929?

The vulnerability arises when Ajax requests are made to domains considered untrustworthy.
Exploitation requires the use of contributed or custom modules.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6929

The vulnerability can lead to cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6929

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is related to cross-site scripting in jQuery.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Drupal Core
Vendor: Drupal.org
Affected Versions: 7.x versions before 7.57

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitation requires the use of contributed or custom modules.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-6929 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Drupal Core to version 7.57 to address the vulnerability.
Implement security best practices to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Drupal Core and modules to the latest versions.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Drupal.org to fix vulnerabilities.