How severe is CVE-2017-1000442?

CVE-2017-1000442 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-2017-1000442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000442?

CVE-2017-1000442 affects Passbolt Passbolt Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000442?

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

When was CVE-2017-1000442 published?

CVE-2017-1000442 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000442

CVE-2017-1000442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Passbolt Passbolt Api 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Passbolt Passbolt Api
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Passbolt API version 1.6.4 and older are vulnerable to a XSS in the url field on the password workspace

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000442?: Passbolt API version 1.6.4 and older are vulnerable to a XSS in the url field on the password workspace
How severe is CVE-2017-1000442?: CVE-2017-1000442 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-2017-1000442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000442?: CVE-2017-1000442 affects Passbolt Passbolt Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1000442 published?: CVE-2017-1000442 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:passbolt:passbolt_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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