How severe is CVE-2017-0888?

CVE-2017-0888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-0888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0888?

CVE-2017-0888 primarily affects Nextcloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0888?

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

When was CVE-2017-0888 published?

CVE-2017-0888 was published on 2017-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0888

CVE-2017-0888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nextcloud
Published: 2017-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nextcloud Server before 9.0.55 and 10.0.2 suffers from a Content-Spoofing vulnerability in the "files" app. The top navigation bar displayed in the files list contained partially user-controllable input leading to a potential misrepresentation of information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0888?: Nextcloud Server before 9.0.55 and 10.0.2 suffers from a Content-Spoofing vulnerability in the "files" app. The top navigation bar displayed in the files list contained partially user-controllable input leading to a potential misrepresentation of information.
How severe is CVE-2017-0888?: CVE-2017-0888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-0888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0888?: CVE-2017-0888 primarily affects Nextcloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0888 published?: CVE-2017-0888 was published on 2017-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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