How severe is CVE-2017-18364?

CVE-2017-18364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18364?

CVE-2017-18364 affects Frank-karau Phpfk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18364?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-18364 published?

CVE-2017-18364 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18364

CVE-2017-18364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frank-karau Phpfk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Frank-karau Phpfk
Published: 2019-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpFK lite has XSS via the faq.php, members.php, or search.php query string or the user.php user parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18364?: phpFK lite has XSS via the faq.php, members.php, or search.php query string or the user.php user parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-18364?: CVE-2017-18364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18364?: CVE-2017-18364 affects Frank-karau Phpfk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18364?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-18364 published?: CVE-2017-18364 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frank-karau:phpfk:-:*:*:*:lite:*:*:*

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