CVE-2017-15686: Cross-site scripting in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio
Summary
CVE-2017-15686: Cross-site scripting in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio. Affects org.craftercms:crafter-studio versions < 3.0.2. Fixed in 3.0.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Crafter CMS Crafter Studio is a Maven package that provides a content management system for building and managing websites. It allows users to create, edit, and publish content in a collaborative environment. The vulnerability in version 3.0.1 of Crafter Studio exposes users to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which can be exploited by remote attackers to steal users' cookies.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This can lead to various security risks, including the theft of sensitive information such as login credentials or session cookies. The vulnerability is classified as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.3.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
3.0.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the fixed version is not immediately possible, a temporary workaround is to implement input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. This can be done by sanitizing user input and encoding output to ensure that any injected scripts are treated as plain text and not executed as code.
Conclusion
The XSS vulnerability in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio 3.0.1 exposes users to the risk of remote attackers stealing their cookies. It is crucial to upgrade to version 3.0.2 or later to fix the vulnerability. If immediate upgrading is not possible, implementing input validation and output encoding can serve as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The XSS vulnerability in Crafter Studio allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This can lead to the theft of sensitive information or the execution of unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
Yes, the XSS vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers who can trick users into visiting a specially crafted website or clicking on a malicious link.
The XSS vulnerability in Crafter Studio is classified as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.
There are no known instances of the XSS vulnerability in Crafter Studio being exploited in the wild at this time.
Yes, a fix is available in version 3.0.2 of Crafter Studio. It is recommended to upgrade to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.
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