CVE-2017-1000478
CVE-2017-1000478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elabftw 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% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Elabftw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ELabftw version 1.7.8 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in the experiment infos component resulting in arbitrary execution of JavaScript and denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000478?
- ELabftw version 1.7.8 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in the experiment infos component resulting in arbitrary execution of JavaScript and denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000478?
- CVE-2017-1000478 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-2017-1000478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000478?
- CVE-2017-1000478 affects Elabftw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000478?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-1000478 published?
- CVE-2017-1000478 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:1.7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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