How severe is CVE-2017-11439?

CVE-2017-11439 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-2017-11439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11439?

CVE-2017-11439 affects Sitecore Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11439?

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

When was CVE-2017-11439 published?

CVE-2017-11439 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11439

CVE-2017-11439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Cms 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sitecore Cms
Published: 2017-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Sitecore 8.2, there is reflected XSS in the shell/Applications/Tools/Run Program parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11439?: In Sitecore 8.2, there is reflected XSS in the shell/Applications/Tools/Run Program parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-11439?: CVE-2017-11439 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-2017-11439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11439?: CVE-2017-11439 affects Sitecore Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11439 published?: CVE-2017-11439 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:cms:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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