How severe is CVE-2017-7534?

CVE-2017-7534 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-2017-7534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7534?

CVE-2017-7534 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7534?

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

When was CVE-2017-7534 published?

CVE-2017-7534 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7534

CVE-2017-7534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift 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% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redhat Openshift
Published: 2018-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x is vulnerable to a stored XSS via the log viewer for pods. The flaw is due to lack of sanitation of user input, specifically terminal escape characters, and the creation of clickable links automatically when viewing the log files for a pod.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7534?: OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x is vulnerable to a stored XSS via the log viewer for pods. The flaw is due to lack of sanitation of user input, specifically terminal escape characters, and the creation of clickable links automatically when viewing the log files for a pod.
How severe is CVE-2017-7534?: CVE-2017-7534 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-2017-7534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7534?: CVE-2017-7534 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7534 published?: CVE-2017-7534 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.4:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.6:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.9:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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