Gepubliceerd
2016-05-03 14:39
This release addresses an issue where it was possible to deliver a cross-site scripting attack through the CiviCRM backend.
To exploit this vulnerability, both the attacker and victim need permission to access the CiviCRM backend, and the victim must visit a specific screen.
For more information about this type of vulnerability, see OWASP's page on Cross Site Scripting.
Security Risk
Moderately Critical
Vulnerability
Cross Site Scripting
Affected Versions
Up to v4.7.4 and v4.6.15
Fixed Versions
v4.7.5+ and v4.6.16+
Solutions
Any ONE of the following solutions should provide protection:
- Upgrade to v4.7.5+ or v4.6.16+
- Backport https://github.com/civicrm/civicrm-core/pull/7989
Credits
- Mattias Michaux
- Chris Burgess (Fuzion)
