How severe is CVE-2017-17904?

CVE-2017-17904 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-2017-17904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17904?

CVE-2017-17904 affects Fortunescripts Lynda Clone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17904?

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

When was CVE-2017-17904 published?

CVE-2017-17904 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17904

CVE-2017-17904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortunescripts Lynda Clone 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortunescripts Lynda Clone
Published: 2017-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FS Lynda Clone has XSS via the keywords parameter to tutorial/ or the edit_profile_first_name parameter to user/edit_profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17904?: FS Lynda Clone has XSS via the keywords parameter to tutorial/ or the edit_profile_first_name parameter to user/edit_profile.
How severe is CVE-2017-17904?: CVE-2017-17904 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-2017-17904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17904?: CVE-2017-17904 affects Fortunescripts Lynda Clone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17904 published?: CVE-2017-17904 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/master/FS%20Lynda%20Clone.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortunescripts:lynda_clone:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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