SB2017052908 - XSS in Site Verify module for Drupal

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SB2017052908 - XSS in Site Verify module for Drupal

Published: May 29, 2017 Updated: May 29, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052908
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVSSv4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N]


The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data or upload restriction by the Site Verify module. A remote attacker can use meta tags or file uploads to verify a site with services like Google Webmaster Tools.

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

Install update from vendor's website.

References