CVE-2017-18024 Scanner

AvantFAX is an open-source web-based fax application. It is used by small businesses and individuals to send and receive faxes without a physical fax machine. With AvantFAX, you can easily manage fax documents, contacts, and send multiple fax messages simultaneously. It is a convenient and efficient way to handle fax communication for users who prefer digital solutions.

However, it has been discovered that AvantFAX 3.3.3 has a vulnerability known as CVE-2017-18024. This vulnerability is caused by a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that can take place via an arbitrary parameter name to the default URI. This means that a parameter with a name that contains a SCRIPT element and value set to 1 can be exploited. Attackers could use this vulnerability to insert malicious scripts into a vulnerable AvantFAX server and steal confidential information or cause damage.

When exploited, the CVE-2017-18024 vulnerability can allow attackers to inject scripts into the web page displayed in AvantFAX. This means that they can steal sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial details, or other confidential data, from unsuspecting users. Attackers could also use this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious sites to distribute malware or ransomware, among other harmful actions.

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REFERENCES

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145776/AvantFAX-3.3.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html