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CVE-2017-16635

UnknownEPSS 0.78%

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CVE-2017-16635 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In TinyWebGallery v2.4, an XSS vulnerability is located in the `mkname`, `mkitem`, and `item` parameters of the `Add/Create` module. Remote attackers with low-privilege user accounts for backend access are able to inject malicious script codes into the `TWG Explorer` item listing. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TinyWebGallery v2.4, an XSS vulnerability is located in the `mkname`, `mkitem`, and `item` parameters of the `Add/Create` module. Remote attackers with low-privilege user accounts for backend access are able to inject malicious script codes into the `TWG Explorer` item listing. The request method to inject is POST and the attack vector is located on the application-side of the service. The injection point is the add/create input field and the execution point occurs in the item listing after the add or create.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TinywebgalleryTinywebgallery2.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16635?
In TinyWebGallery v2.4, an XSS vulnerability is located in the `mkname`, `mkitem`, and `item` parameters of the `Add/Create` module. Remote attackers with low-privilege user accounts for backend access are able to inject malicious script codes into the `TWG Explorer` item listing. The request method to inject is POST and the attack vector is located on the application-side of the service. The injection point is the add/create input field and the execution point occurs in the item listing after the add or create.
How severe is CVE-2017-16635?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16635 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16635?
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Source: NVD / NIST