CVE-2017-0055

Name: CVE-2017-0055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) in Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft IIS Server XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 16.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) in Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft IIS Server XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.37%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038012
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0055Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038012
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0055Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0055?

How severe is CVE-2017-0055?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0055?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0055?

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Source: NVD / NIST