How severe is CVE-2017-16568?

CVE-2017-16568 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-2017-16568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16568?

CVE-2017-16568 affects Logitech Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16568?

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

When was CVE-2017-16568 published?

CVE-2017-16568 was published on 2017-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16568

CVE-2017-16568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Logitech Media Server
Published: 2017-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 7.9.0, affecting the "Radio" functionality. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript payloads, which become permanently stored on the server and execute when a user plays the compromised radio stream. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to Session hijacking and unauthorized access, Persistent manipulation of web content within the application, and Phishing or malicious redirects to external domains. This vulnerability can be exploited to manipulate media server behavior in enterprise and home network environments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16568?: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 7.9.0, affecting the "Radio" functionality. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript payloads, which become permanently stored on the server and execute when a user plays the compromised radio stream. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to Session hijacking and unauthorized access, Persistent manipulation of web content within the application, and Phishing or malicious redirects to external domains. This vulnerability can be exploited to manipulate media server behavior in enterprise and home network environments.
How severe is CVE-2017-16568?: CVE-2017-16568 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-2017-16568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16568?: CVE-2017-16568 affects Logitech Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16568 published?: CVE-2017-16568 was published on 2017-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43123/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:logitech:media_server:7.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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