How severe is CVE-2017-18097?

CVE-2017-18097 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-2017-18097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18097?

CVE-2017-18097 affects Atlassian Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18097?

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

When was CVE-2017-18097 published?

CVE-2017-18097 was published on 2018-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18097

CVE-2017-18097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira 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% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Atlassian Jira
Published: 2018-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Trello board importer resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.1 allows remote attackers who can convince a Jira administrator to import their Trello board to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the title of a Trello card.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18097?: The Trello board importer resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.1 allows remote attackers who can convince a Jira administrator to import their Trello board to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the title of a Trello card.
How severe is CVE-2017-18097?: CVE-2017-18097 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-2017-18097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18097?: CVE-2017-18097 affects Atlassian Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18097 published?: CVE-2017-18097 was published on 2018-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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