How severe is CVE-2017-5616?

CVE-2017-5616 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-2017-5616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5616?

CVE-2017-5616 primarily affects Cpanel Cgiecho. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5616?

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

When was CVE-2017-5616 published?

CVE-2017-5616 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5616

CVE-2017-5616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel Cgiecho 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cpanel Cgiecho
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5616?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the addendum parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-5616?: CVE-2017-5616 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-2017-5616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5616?: CVE-2017-5616 primarily affects Cpanel Cgiecho. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5616 published?: CVE-2017-5616 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cgiecho:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cgiemail:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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