SB2017032708 - Cross-site scripting in Metinfo

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6878)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in MetInfo 5.3.15. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141689/MetInfo-5.3.15-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/49
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96974