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CVE-2017-16568

5.4 · MEDIUM

Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 7.9.0, affecting the "Radio" functionality.

Published Nov 10, 2017CWE-79EPSS 1.98%

Overview

CVE-2017-16568 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 7.9.0, affecting the "Radio" functionality. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript payloads, which become permanently stored on the server and execute when a user plays the compromised radio stream. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to Session hijacking and unauthorized access, Persistent manipulation of web content within the application, and Phishing or malicious redirects to external domains. This vulnerability can be exploited to manipulate media server behavior in enterprise and home network environments.

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.

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/43123/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/43123/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16568?

CVE-2017-16568 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-16568?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, 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-2017-16568?

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-2017-16568?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-16568 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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