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CVE-2017-12971: Apache2Triad allows script injection through account page

CVE-2017-12971 · published 9 years ago

Summary

The web interface of Apache2Triad version 1.5.4 does not correctly check the data entered in the account field of the users page. An attacker could insert their own script, which would run in the browser of anyone who views that page, potentially stealing information or hijacking a session. Update Apache2Triad to the latest version or apply the vendor's fix and review input handling on the server.

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
apache2triad	apache2triad	1.5.4 `cpe:2.3:a:apache2triad:apache2triad:1.5.4:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/APACHE2TRIAD-SERVER-STACK-v1.5.4-MULT... Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100447 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143863/Apache2Triad-1.5.4-CSRF-XSS-Session-... Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42520/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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

Published23 Aug 2017

Updated30 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-12971 · NVD

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