How severe is CVE-2017-17745?

CVE-2017-17745 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-2017-17745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17745?

CVE-2017-17745 affects Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17745?

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

When was CVE-2017-17745 published?

CVE-2017-17745 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17745

CVE-2017-17745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware 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: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware
Published: 2017-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in system_name_set.cgi in TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to submit arbitrary java script via the 'sysName' parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17745?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in system_name_set.cgi in TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to submit arbitrary java script via the 'sysName' parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-17745?: CVE-2017-17745 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-2017-17745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17745?: CVE-2017-17745 affects Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17745 published?: CVE-2017-17745 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/67

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sg108e_firmware:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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