CVE-2017-7257
CVE-2017-7257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XSS exists in the CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 "Content-->News-->Add Article" feature via the m1_content parameter. Someone must login to conduct the attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7257?
- XSS exists in the CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 "Content-->News-->Add Article" feature via the m1_content parameter. Someone must login to conduct the attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7257?
- CVE-2017-7257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-7257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7257?
- CVE-2017-7257 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-7257 published?
- CVE-2017-7257 was published on 2017-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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