CVE-2017-1000506: Mautic Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2017-1000506: Mautic Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affects mautic/core versions < 2.14.2. Fixed in 2.14.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Mautic is an open-source marketing automation software that enables organizations to automate marketing tasks and campaigns. It provides features such as email marketing, lead management, and campaign tracking. The Mautic Core package is a fundamental component of Mautic, responsible for core functionalities and system operations. However, versions 2.11.0 and earlier of Mautic Core are susceptible to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mautic Core version 2.11.0 and earlier arises from a lack of proper input sanitization in the 'Company's name' field. This allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the application, potentially leading to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.14.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can manually sanitize and validate the input in the 'Company's name' field to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. This can be achieved by implementing proper input validation and output encoding techniques. Here is an example of how to sanitize the input using PHP:
$companyName = htmlspecialchars($_POST['company_name'], ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');
Conclusion
In conclusion, Mautic Core versions 2.11.0 and earlier are vulnerable to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. To mitigate this issue, it is crucial to upgrade to Mautic Core version 2.14.2 or later. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding techniques can serve as a temporary workaround. For further assistance and support in addressing this vulnerability, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code, potentially leading to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
Mautic Core versions 2.11.0 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, upgrading Mautic Core to version 2.14.2 or later will fix this vulnerability.
Yes, users can manually sanitize and validate the input in the 'Company's name' field to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
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