# CVE-2017-8085: In Exponent CMS before 2.4.1 Patch #5, XSS in elFinder is possible in framework/modules/file/connector/elfinder.php.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-24 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In Exponent CMS before 2.4.1 Patch #5, XSS in elFinder is possible in framework/modules/file/connector/elfinder.php.

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## References

- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.1patch5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98043
- http://www.exponentcms.org/news/patch-5-released-for-v2-4-1-to-fix-a-few-critical-issues
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0b2241ff1c7d86376fa260c5d4c1714f6cef9c0f

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