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CVE-2017-20239

MDwiki Cross-Site Scripting via Location Hash Parameter

Published: Apr 12, 2026Updated: Apr 12, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
6.1CVSS
MEDIUM

MDwiki contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by injecting malicious code through the location hash parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with JavaScript payloads in the hash fragment that are parsed and rendered without sanitization, causing the injected scripts to execute in the victim's browser context.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:LI:LA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-79

Affected Products

MDwiki
Dynalon

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46097
exploit-db.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mdwiki-cross-site-scripting-via-location-hash-parameter
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 12, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 12, 2026

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