Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-9145 is a cross-site scripting issue in Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware 12.x through 16.x. If exposed functionality accepts unsafe imgsize or lang input, an attacker may be able to make the site run unwanted script in a user's browser. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-facing Tiki sites, especially where privileged users administer content through the browser. Internal-only deployments are lower urgency but should still be tracked because XSS can affect sessions and trusted workflows.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper validation in TikiFilter.php for the imgsize or lang parameter, allowing XSS prevention to fail. The affected range is stated as Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware 12.x through 16.x. The provided record has no normalized affected CPEs, CWE, CVSS vector, exploit details, or explicit remediation text.
Likely exposure
Most relevant to organizations running public or authenticated Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware installations in the 12.x through 16.x range. Exposure depends on whether vulnerable TikiFilter.php paths are reachable by untrusted users or content authors.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, exploit maturity, or public weaponization. Treat this as a known XSS weakness requiring validation, especially on internet-facing collaboration portals where user sessions or trusted content are business-sensitive.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and a SourceForge code reference. The affected product is clear in prose, but the structured affected data is not useful. No CVSS, CWE, proof-of-concept details, or explicit vendor advisory text is provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware 12.x through 16.x deployments.
- Check official Tiki guidance and the referenced SourceForge change for fixed versions.
- Upgrade or apply the vendor-supported fix where applicable.
- Restrict untrusted access to affected wiki functionality until remediated.
- Review browser-side hardening such as CSP if already supported.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Tiki version and whether TikiFilter.php exists.
- Review exposure of imgsize and lang handling to untrusted users.
- Check patch history against the referenced SourceForge code change.
- Inspect application logs for suspicious requests involving imgsize or lang.
- Validate remediation in a test environment before production rollout.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tikiwiki/code/62386CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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