CVE-2017-1000240

Name: CVE-2017-1000240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-17T03:29:00.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The application OpenEMR is affected by multiple reflected & stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities affecting version 5.0.0 and prior versions. These vulnerabilities could allow remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The application OpenEMR is affected by multiple reflected & stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities affecting version 5.0.0 and prior versions. These vulnerabilities could allow remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	<= 5.0.0

References

https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2017-001Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2017-001Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000240?

How severe is CVE-2017-1000240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000240?

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