CVE-2017-12979
CVE-2017-12979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dokuwiki 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% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Dokuwiki
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki with this element to trigger JavaScript execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12979?
- DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki with this element to trigger JavaScript execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12979?
- CVE-2017-12979 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-2017-12979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12979?
- CVE-2017-12979 affects Dokuwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12979?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12979 published?
- CVE-2017-12979 was published on 2017-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dokuwiki:dokuwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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