CVE-2017-14762: GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via id parameter

genix/cms Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

17/05/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2017-14762

CVE

No i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

6.1

CVSS Score

CVE-2017-14762: GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via id parameter. Affects genix/cms versions 1.1.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

GeniXCMS is a content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides various features for website customization and content organization. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-14762 affects GeniXCMS version 1.1.4. This version includes a file called 'menus.control.php' located in the '/inc/lib/Control/Backend/' directory. The vulnerability arises from a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the 'id' parameter of this file.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the 'id' parameter of the 'menus.control.php' file. This can be exploited by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted URL that contains the malicious script. When the user interacts with the affected page, the script executes within their browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update GeniXCMS to a version that includes a patch for CVE-2017-14762. The developers of GeniXCMS have addressed this issue in subsequent releases. Users should upgrade to the latest version available, which includes the necessary security fixes.

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Workaround

As a temporary workaround, users can manually sanitize the 'id' parameter in the 'menus.control.php' file 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 'id' parameter using PHP:

$id = htmlspecialchars($_GET['id'], ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');

Conclusion

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-14762 in GeniXCMS version 1.1.4 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the 'id' parameter. It is crucial to update GeniXCMS to a patched version to mitigate this vulnerability. In the meantime, implementing proper input validation and output encoding techniques can serve as a temporary workaround. For further assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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