How severe is CVE-2017-20188?

CVE-2017-20188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20188?

CVE-2017-20188 affects Zimbra Zm-ajax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20188?

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

Does CVE-2017-20188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-20188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-11181.

When was CVE-2017-20188 published?

CVE-2017-20188 was published on 2024-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20188

CVE-2017-20188 is a low-severity vulnerability in Zimbra Zm-ajax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. 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 2.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-11181
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zimbra Zm-ajax
Published: 2024-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 8.8.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-249421 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20188?: A vulnerability has been found in Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 8.8.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-249421 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-20188?: CVE-2017-20188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20188?: CVE-2017-20188 affects Zimbra Zm-ajax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2017-20188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-20188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-11181.
When was CVE-2017-20188 published?: CVE-2017-20188 was published on 2024-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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