How severe is CVE-2018-17997?

CVE-2018-17997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-17997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17997?

CVE-2018-17997 affects Layerbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17997?

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

When was CVE-2018-17997 published?

CVE-2018-17997 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17997

CVE-2018-17997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layerbb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Layerbb
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LayerBB 1.1.1 allows XSS via the titles of conversations (PMs).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17997?: LayerBB 1.1.1 allows XSS via the titles of conversations (PMs).
How severe is CVE-2018-17997?: CVE-2018-17997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17997?: CVE-2018-17997 affects Layerbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17997 published?: CVE-2018-17997 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:layerbb:layerbb:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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