CVE-2017-5516
CVE-2017-5516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metalgenix Genixcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Metalgenix Genixcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user forms in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5516?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user forms in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5516?
- CVE-2017-5516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-5516 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5516?
- CVE-2017-5516 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5516?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5516 published?
- CVE-2017-5516 was published on 2017-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metalgenix:genixcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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