How severe is CVE-2017-0195?

CVE-2017-0195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-0195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0195?

CVE-2017-0195 primarily affects Microsoft Excel Web App. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0195?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-0195 published?

CVE-2017-0195 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0195

CVE-2017-0195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Web App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Excel Web App
Published: 2017-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, Microsoft Excel Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 and Office Online Server allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft Office XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0195?: Microsoft Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, Microsoft Excel Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 and Office Online Server allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft Office XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0195?: CVE-2017-0195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-0195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0195?: CVE-2017-0195 primarily affects Microsoft Excel Web App. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0195 published?: CVE-2017-0195 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel_web_app:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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