How severe is CVE-2017-20176?

CVE-2017-20176 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-2017-20176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20176?

CVE-2017-20176 affects Share On Diaspora Project Share On Diaspora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20176?

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

When was CVE-2017-20176 published?

CVE-2017-20176 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20176

CVE-2017-20176 is a low-severity vulnerability in Share On Diaspora Project Share On Diaspora 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: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Share On Diaspora Project Share On Diaspora
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ciubotaru share-on-diaspora 0.7.9. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file new_window.php. The manipulation of the argument title/url leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is fb6fae2f8a9b146471450b5b0281046a17d1ac8d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220204.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20176?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ciubotaru share-on-diaspora 0.7.9. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file new_window.php. The manipulation of the argument title/url leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is fb6fae2f8a9b146471450b5b0281046a17d1ac8d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220204.
How severe is CVE-2017-20176?: CVE-2017-20176 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-2017-20176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20176?: CVE-2017-20176 affects Share On Diaspora Project Share On Diaspora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20176 published?: CVE-2017-20176 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:share_on_diaspora_project:share_on_diaspora:0.7.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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