How severe is CVE-2017-20058?

CVE-2017-20058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20058?

CVE-2017-20058 affects Elefantcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20058?

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

When was CVE-2017-20058 published?

CVE-2017-20058 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20058

CVE-2017-20058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elefantcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Elefantcms
Published: 2022-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Version Comparison. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20058?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Version Comparison. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2017-20058?: CVE-2017-20058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20058?: CVE-2017-20058 affects Elefantcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20058?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20058 published?: CVE-2017-20058 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elefantcms:elefantcms:1.3.12:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*

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