CVE-2017-14981

Name: CVE-2017-14981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-03T01:29:02.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in ATutor before 2.2.3. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of data (url in /mods/_standard/rss_feeds/edit_feed.php). EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in ATutor before 2.2.3. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of data (url in /mods/_standard/rss_feeds/edit_feed.php). An attacker could inject arbitrary HTML and script code into a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atutor	Atutor	<= 2.2.2

References

https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/9292360c8b3898d0990983269f110cef21729090Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/issues/135Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/9292360c8b3898d0990983269f110cef21729090Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/issues/135Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14981?

How severe is CVE-2017-14981?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14981?

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