CVE-2017-15612
CVE-2017-15612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mistune Project Mistune 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% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Mistune Project Mistune
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15612?
- mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15612?
- CVE-2017-15612 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-2017-15612 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15612?
- CVE-2017-15612 affects Mistune Project Mistune. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15612?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15612 published?
- CVE-2017-15612 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mistune_project:mistune:0.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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