How severe is CVE-2017-11617?

CVE-2017-11617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-11617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11617?

CVE-2017-11617 affects Atmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11617?

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

When was CVE-2017-11617 published?

CVE-2017-11617 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11617

CVE-2017-11617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atmail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Atmail
Published: 2017-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in atmail prior to version 7.8.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML within the body of an email via an IMG element with both single quotes and double quotes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11617?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in atmail prior to version 7.8.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML within the body of an email via an IMG element with both single quotes and double quotes.
How severe is CVE-2017-11617?: CVE-2017-11617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11617?: CVE-2017-11617 affects Atmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11617 published?: CVE-2017-11617 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atmail:atmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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