What is CVE-2017-20059?

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Title Handler. The manipulation with the input leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may 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-2017-20059?

CVE-2017-20059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20059?

CVE-2017-20059 affects Elefantcms Elefant Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20059?

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

When was CVE-2017-20059 published?

CVE-2017-20059 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20059

CVE-2017-20059 is a low-severity vulnerability in Elefantcms Elefant Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Elefantcms Elefant Cms
Published: 2022-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Title Handler. The manipulation with the input </title><img src=no onerror=alert(1)> leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may 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-2017-20059?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Title Handler. The manipulation with the input </title><img src=no onerror=alert(1)> leads to basic cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may 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-2017-20059?: CVE-2017-20059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20059?: CVE-2017-20059 affects Elefantcms Elefant Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20059 published?: CVE-2017-20059 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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