How severe is CVE-2017-14197?

CVE-2017-14197 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-2017-14197 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-2017-14197?

CVE-2017-14197 primarily affects Squiz Matrix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14197?

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

When was CVE-2017-14197 published?

CVE-2017-14197 was published on 2017-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14197

CVE-2017-14197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squiz Matrix 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squiz Matrix
Published: 2017-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. There are multiple reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues in Matrix WYSIWYG plugins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14197?: An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. There are multiple reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues in Matrix WYSIWYG plugins.
How severe is CVE-2017-14197?: CVE-2017-14197 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-2017-14197 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-2017-14197?: CVE-2017-14197 primarily affects Squiz Matrix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14197 published?: CVE-2017-14197 was published on 2017-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://devalias.net/devalias/2017/09/07/squiz-matrix-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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