CVE-2017-12971

Name: CVE-2017-12971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-23T16:29:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.63%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache2triad	Apache2triad	1.5.4

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/APACHE2TRIAD-SERVER-STACK-v1.5.4-MULTIPLE-CVE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143863/Apache2Triad-1.5.4-CSRF-XSS-Session-Fixation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100447Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42520/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/APACHE2TRIAD-SERVER-STACK-v1.5.4-MULTIPLE-CVE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143863/Apache2Triad-1.5.4-CSRF-XSS-Session-Fixation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100447Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42520/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12971?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.

How severe is CVE-2017-12971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12971?

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-2017-12971?

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Source: NVD / NIST