CVE-2017-8762
CVE-2017-8762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Genixcms 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: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Genixcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GeniXCMS 1.0.2 has XSS triggered by an authenticated user who submits a page, as demonstrated by a crafted oncut attribute in a B element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8762?
- GeniXCMS 1.0.2 has XSS triggered by an authenticated user who submits a page, as demonstrated by a crafted oncut attribute in a B element.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8762?
- CVE-2017-8762 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-2017-8762 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8762?
- CVE-2017-8762 affects Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8762?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8762 published?
- CVE-2017-8762 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:genixcms:genixcms:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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