CVE-2017-1000144

Name: CVE-2017-1000144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-03T18:29:00.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mahara 1.9 before 1.9.6 and 1.10 before 1.10.4 and 15.04 before 15.04.1 are vulnerable to a site admin or institution admin being able to place HTML and Javascript into an institution display name, which will be displayed to other users unescaped on some Mahara system pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mahara 1.9 before 1.9.6 and 1.10 before 1.10.4 and 15.04 before 15.04.1 are vulnerable to a site admin or institution admin being able to place HTML and Javascript into an institution display name, which will be displayed to other users unescaped on some Mahara system pages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mahara	Mahara	1.9	Rc1
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.0	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.1	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.2	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.3	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.4	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.9.5	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.10	Rc1
Mahara	Mahara	1.10.0	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.10.1	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.10.2	—
Mahara	Mahara	1.10.3	—
Mahara	Mahara	15.04	Rc1
Mahara	Mahara	15.04.0	—

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1447377Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1447377Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000144?

How severe is CVE-2017-1000144?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000144?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST