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CVE-2017-15948

4.8 · MEDIUM

Perch Content Management System 3.0.3 allows unrestricted file upload (with resultant XSS) via the Asset Title field in conjunction with the Select File field.

Published Oct 28, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.59%

Overview

CVE-2017-15948 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Perch Content Management System 3.0.3 allows unrestricted file upload (with resultant XSS) via the Asset Title field in conjunction with the Select File field. This is exploitable with a Limited Admin account.

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-2017-15948?

CVE-2017-15948 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-15948?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-15948?

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.

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