CVE-2017-15284

Name: CVE-2017-15284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-12T08:29:00.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15284 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-Site Scripting exists in OctoberCMS 1.0.425 (aka Build 425), allowing a least privileged user to upload an SVG file containing malicious code as the Avatar for the profile. When this is opened by the Admin, it causes JavaScript execution in the context of the Admin account.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Scripting exists in OctoberCMS 1.0.425 (aka Build 425), allowing a least privileged user to upload an SVG file containing malicious code as the Avatar for the profile. When this is opened by the Admin, it causes JavaScript execution in the context of the Admin account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Octobercms	October	1.0.425

References

https://github.com/octobercms/library/commit/3bbbbf3da469f457881b5af902eb0b89b95189a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144587/OctoberCMS-1.0.425-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42978/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/octobercms/library/commit/3bbbbf3da469f457881b5af902eb0b89b95189a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144587/OctoberCMS-1.0.425-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42978/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15284?

How severe is CVE-2017-15284?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15284 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15284?

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Source: NVD / NIST