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CVE-2017-14231

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified

CVE-2017-14231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GeniXCMS before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (account blockage) by leveraging the mishandling of certain username substring relationships, such as the admin<script> username versus the admin username, related to register.php, User.class.php, and Type.class.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GeniXCMS before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (account blockage) by leveraging the mishandling of certain username substring relationships, such as the admin<script> username versus the admin username, related to register.php, User.class.php, and Type.class.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GenixcmsGenixcms<= 1.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14231?
GeniXCMS before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (account blockage) by leveraging the mishandling of certain username substring relationships, such as the admin<script> username versus the admin username, related to register.php, User.class.php, and Type.class.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-14231?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14231?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-14231?

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Source: NVD / NIST