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CVE-2017-10975

6.1 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lutim before 0.8 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename that is mishandled in an upload notification…

Published Jul 6, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.77%

Overview

CVE-2017-10975 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lutim before 0.8 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename that is mishandled in an upload notification and in the myfiles component, if the attacker can convince the victim to proceed with an upload despite the appearance of an XSS payload in the filename.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10975?

CVE-2017-10975 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-10975?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-10975?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-10975?

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