How severe is CVE-2017-7538?

CVE-2017-7538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7538?

CVE-2017-7538 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7538?

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

When was CVE-2017-7538 published?

CVE-2017-7538 was published on 2018-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7538

CVE-2017-7538 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2018-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw was found in how an organization name is displayed in Satellite 5, before 5.8. A user able to change an organization's name could exploit this flaw to perform XSS attacks against other Satellite users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7538?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw was found in how an organization name is displayed in Satellite 5, before 5.8. A user able to change an organization's name could exploit this flaw to perform XSS attacks against other Satellite users.
How severe is CVE-2017-7538?: CVE-2017-7538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7538?: CVE-2017-7538 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7538 published?: CVE-2017-7538 was published on 2018-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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