# CVE-2017-20188: Zimbra zm-ajax XFormItem.js XFormItem.prototype.setError cross site scripting

- Severity: CVSS 2.6 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2024-01-02 · Updated: 2025-06-03

## Affected

- Zimbra zm-ajax: 8.8.0, 8.8.1

## Description

A vulnerability has been found in Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 8.8.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-249421 was assigned to this vulnerability.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Zimbra zm-ajax, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.249421
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249421
- https://github.com/Zimbra/zm-ajax/commit/8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105
- https://github.com/Zimbra/zm-ajax/releases/tag/8.8.2

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