How severe is CVE-2017-15872?

CVE-2017-15872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15872?

CVE-2017-15872 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15872?

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

When was CVE-2017-15872 published?

CVE-2017-15872 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15872

CVE-2017-15872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpwcms
Published: 2017-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpwcms 1.8.9 has XSS in include/inc_tmpl/admin.edituser.tmpl.php and include/inc_tmpl/admin.newuser.tmpl.php via the username (aka new_login) field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15872?: phpwcms 1.8.9 has XSS in include/inc_tmpl/admin.edituser.tmpl.php and include/inc_tmpl/admin.newuser.tmpl.php via the username (aka new_login) field.
How severe is CVE-2017-15872?: CVE-2017-15872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15872?: CVE-2017-15872 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15872 published?: CVE-2017-15872 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpwcms:phpwcms:1.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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