How severe is CVE-2017-17949?

CVE-2017-17949 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-2017-17949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17949?

CVE-2017-17949 affects Cells Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17949?

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

When was CVE-2017-17949 published?

CVE-2017-17949 was published on 2017-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17949

CVE-2017-17949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cells Blog 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% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cells Blog
Published: 2017-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cells Blog 3.5 has XSS via the pub_readpost.php fmid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17949?: Cells Blog 3.5 has XSS via the pub_readpost.php fmid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-17949?: CVE-2017-17949 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-2017-17949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17949?: CVE-2017-17949 affects Cells Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17949 published?: CVE-2017-17949 was published on 2017-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/master/cell.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cells:blog:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Cells Blog

CVE-2017-17950 — High (CVSS 8.8): Cells Blog 3.5 has SQL Injection via the pub_readpost.php ptid parameter.
CVE-2017-17948 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): Cells Blog 3.5 has XSS via the jfdname parameter in an act=showpic request.

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