How severe is CVE-2017-16514?

CVE-2017-16514 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-2017-16514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16514?

CVE-2017-16514 affects Websitebaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16514?

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

When was CVE-2017-16514 published?

CVE-2017-16514 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16514

CVE-2017-16514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websitebaker 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Websitebaker
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple persistent stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the files /wb/admin/admintools/tool.php (Droplet Description) and /install/index.php (Site Title) in WebsiteBaker 2.10.0 allow attackers to insert persistent JavaScript code that gets reflected back to users in multiple areas in the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16514?: Multiple persistent stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the files /wb/admin/admintools/tool.php (Droplet Description) and /install/index.php (Site Title) in WebsiteBaker 2.10.0 allow attackers to insert persistent JavaScript code that gets reflected back to users in multiple areas in the application.
How severe is CVE-2017-16514?: CVE-2017-16514 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-2017-16514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16514?: CVE-2017-16514 affects Websitebaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16514 published?: CVE-2017-16514 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/anonymous/13df19c04c7e86c0f5256b91376d593a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:websitebaker:websitebaker:2.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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