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CVE-2017-12583: DokuWiki lets attackers run scripts via at parameter

CVE-2017-12583 · published 9 years ago

Summary

The DokuWiki software can be tricked into inserting malicious code into web pages when a specially crafted value is used in the "at" field. This could let attackers execute scripts in the browsers of anyone viewing the affected pages, potentially stealing information or altering content. Update DokuWiki to the latest version or apply the available security patch to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
dokuwiki	dokuwiki	<= 2017-02-19b `cpe:2.3:a:dokuwiki:dokuwiki::::::::`

Original advisory text

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19b has XSS in the at parameter (aka the DATE_AT variable) to doku.php.

References

https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2061 Exploit Third Party Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

6.1 Medium

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published6 Aug 2017

Updated31 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-12583 · NVD

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