Cross-site scripting in BookStack



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1000462
CWE-ID CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 BookStack
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Dan Brown

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU37711

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000462

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

BookStack version 0.18.4 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, within the page creation page, which can result in disruption of service and execution of javascript code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BookStack: 0.18.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/issues/575


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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