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CVE-2017-17832

5.4 · MEDIUM

ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter…

Published Dec 27, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2017-17832 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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

ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on settings-save.html (the Settings - SMS Alerts page).

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-2017-17832?

CVE-2017-17832 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-17832?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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-2017-17832?

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-2017-17832?

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