MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2017-10-10

CVE-2017-15216

misp-project misp Security Advisory (CVE-2017-15216)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-15216 impacting misp-project misp. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
MISP before 2.4.81 has a potential reflected XSS in a quickDelete action that is used to delete a sighting, related to app/View/Sightings/ajax/quickDeleteConfirmationForm.ctp and app/webroot/js/misp.js.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product misp-project / misp
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-15216 impacting misp-project misp.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-15216.yaml
id: cve-2017-15216

info:
  name: misp-project misp - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-15216 affecting misp-project misp.
    Evaluation: MISP before 2.4.81 has a potential reflected XSS in a quickDelete action that is used to delete a sighting, related to app/View/Sightings/ajax/quickDe...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-15216
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2017-15216
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2017-15216,misp-project,misp,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "misp"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-15216.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-15216
# Target: misp-project misp | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-15216 (misp-project misp)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against misp-project misp scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-15216.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-15216
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install misp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade misp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update misp

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i misp 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i misp

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-15216 in misp-project misp?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update misp-project misp packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-15216?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-15216?

CVE-2017-15216 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-15216
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor misp-project
Product misp
Published 2017-10-10
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N