CVE-2017-12138
CVE-2017-12138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Xoops
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XOOPS Core 2.5.8 has a stored URL redirect bypass vulnerability in /modules/profile/index.php because of the URL filter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12138?
- XOOPS Core 2.5.8 has a stored URL redirect bypass vulnerability in /modules/profile/index.php because of the URL filter.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12138?
- CVE-2017-12138 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-2017-12138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12138?
- CVE-2017-12138 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12138?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12138 published?
- CVE-2017-12138 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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