CVE-2017-9452
CVE-2017-9452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Piwigo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Piwigo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin.php in Piwigo 2.9.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9452?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin.php in Piwigo 2.9.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9452?
- CVE-2017-9452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-9452 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9452?
- CVE-2017-9452 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9452?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-9452 published?
- CVE-2017-9452 was published on 2017-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:piwigo:piwigo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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