CVE-2017-12980

Name: CVE-2017-12980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-21T07:29:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious RSS or Atom feed, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki that uses RSS or Atom data from an attacker-controlled server to trigger JavaScript execution. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious RSS or Atom feed, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. An attacker can create or edit a wiki that uses RSS or Atom data from an attacker-controlled server to trigger JavaScript execution. The JavaScript can be in an author field, as demonstrated by the dc:creator element.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dokuwiki	Dokuwiki	<= 2017-02-19c

References

https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2081Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2081Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12980?

How severe is CVE-2017-12980?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12980?

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