Date: 
Wednesday, Feb 21st, 2018
Advisory ID: 
BACKDROP-SA-CORE-2018-001c
Security risk: 
Less Critical
Vulnerability: 
Cross Site Scripting
CVE ID: 
CVE-2017-6932
Versions affected: 
  • Backdrop Core versions prior to 1.9.2
Description: 

Backdrop core has an external link injection vulnerability when the language switcher block is used. A similar vulnerability exists in various custom and contributed modules. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trick users into unwillingly navigating to an external site.

Solution: 

Upgrade your site to the most recent version of Backdrop core. Download available on the Backdrop CMS 1.9.2 release page. See the update instructions, if needed.

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Fixed By: 
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