How severe is CVE-2017-16356?

CVE-2017-16356 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-2017-16356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16356?

CVE-2017-16356 affects Kubik-rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16356?

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

When was CVE-2017-16356 published?

CVE-2017-16356 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16356

CVE-2017-16356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kubik-rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kubik-rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended
Published: 2018-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser by having them visit a plugins/content/sige/plugin_sige/print.php link with a crafted img, name, or caption parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16356?: Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser by having them visit a plugins/content/sige/plugin_sige/print.php link with a crafted img, name, or caption parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-16356?: CVE-2017-16356 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-2017-16356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16356?: CVE-2017-16356 affects Kubik-rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16356 published?: CVE-2017-16356 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kubik-rubik:simple_image_gallery_extended:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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