How severe is CVE-2017-14981?

CVE-2017-14981 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-2017-14981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14981?

CVE-2017-14981 affects Atutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14981?

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

When was CVE-2017-14981 published?

CVE-2017-14981 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14981

CVE-2017-14981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atutor 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Atutor
Published: 2017-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in ATutor before 2.2.3. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of data (url in /mods/_standard/rss_feeds/edit_feed.php). An attacker could inject arbitrary HTML and script code into a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14981?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in ATutor before 2.2.3. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of data (url in /mods/_standard/rss_feeds/edit_feed.php). An attacker could inject arbitrary HTML and script code into a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.
How severe is CVE-2017-14981?: CVE-2017-14981 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-2017-14981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14981?: CVE-2017-14981 affects Atutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14981 published?: CVE-2017-14981 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atutor:atutor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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