CVE-2017-5616

6.1 MEDIUM

Published: March 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/8

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95870

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://news.cpanel.com/tsr-2017-0001-full-disclosure/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/8

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95870

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://news.cpanel.com/tsr-2017-0001-full-disclosure/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.2%

63th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

Affected Vendors

cpanel

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